Registered Nurse (Maternity) Ayr

About the work unit / facility

Rural Hospitals Service Group / Ayr Health Service / Ayr Ayr Health Service is a 28-bed facility located in the township of Ayr, in North Queensland. The Ayr Health Service offers general medical, surgical and obstetric services to Ayr, Home Hill and the broader Burdekin Shire.

About your opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) Midwife is a nurse who is licensed to practice nursing and midwifery without supervision and who assumes accountability and responsibility for their own actions and acts to rectify unsafe nursing and midwifery practice and/or professional conduct.

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

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 5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination. If not competent in these skills, must be willing to undertake necessary training during the term of this employment.
• Successful applicant will be required to complete Townsville University Hospital mandatory competencies and Maternity Support Unit mandatory competencies, Examination of the Newborn package and Water Immersion in Labour package, and Extended Practice Authority – ‘Midwives' within three months of commencement.

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:

Jennifer Greenhorn on (07) 4783 0811.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV683827

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 June 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.