Assistant in Nursing (Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility)

About the work unit / facility

Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health-managed service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, located at the Kirwan campus in Townsville. The facility provides care for 70 residents, including dedicated dementia care and support for older people with frailty and complex care needs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, Parklands is committed to delivering high-quality, resident-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, wellbeing and quality of life.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and supportive environment with access to advanced clinical practice, specialised expertise, and opportunities to work within a leading tertiary service. We are committed to ongoing professional development, providing structured career pathways, education and training programs, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.

Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, where staff are supported to grow, contribute, and thrive. Located in North Queensland, we offer the benefits of a regional lifestyle, including short commutes, affordable living, and access to diverse urban, rural, and coastal communities—supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $35.05 - $38.37 p.h. 
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

Join the team at Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will provide compassionate, resident-centred care, support daily living activities, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care in a supportive aged care environment.

Highly Desirable

Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered highly desirable:

• Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, or an equivalent qualification; or
• Have successfully completed the first semester (full-time equivalent) of a Diploma of Nursing, including all theoretical and clinical competencies; or
• Have successfully completed the first year (full-time equivalent) of an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing program, including all theoretical and clinical competencies.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Karin Laws on (07) 4433 9100.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687352

Applications close: 05/08/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.