Clinical Nurse (Health Information Officer) Neonatal Support

About the work unit / facility

Neonatal Unit / Women and Children's Services Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. 

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $44.06 to $56.51 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The purpose of the role of the Health Information Officer is to collect and submit the required data sets whilst ensuring data validity and integrity to the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Neonatal Network (ANZNN), and other databases as required to provide reliable reports to the Director of Neonatology (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Special Care Nursery), Neonatal Nursing staff NG7, Women's and Children's Service Group, Executive National Bodies and other Health Service personnel.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate. 
• Completion of Neonatal Specific Competencies is mandatory for nursing staff working within the Neonatal Unit.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. 
• Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Michelle Baxter on (07) 4433 3378.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680267

Applications close: Sunday, 26 April 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.