Enrolled Nurse - Parklands RACF

About the work unit / facility

McCarthy Unit, Parklands RACF / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Kirwan, Townsville

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.

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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $37.92 to $040.25 p.h. (Nurse Grade 3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• Flexible working arrangements available in this role

About your opportunity

Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and is located in Townsville at the Kirwan campus. The facility provides care for 70 residents with 30 places for dementia care and 40 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex needs.

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) assists in the delivery of competent and quality nursing care under the direction of senior nursing staff whilst assisting in the achievement of service goals.  

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Qualification: Diploma 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.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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:

Karin Laws on (07) 4433 9144.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680535

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 May 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.