Registered Nurse

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: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
• Professional development allowances + dedicated leave
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant.
• Rural and Remote Incentive Package (RANIP): Successful applicants may be eligible for RANIP.

About your opportunity

In this role you will provide clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within a MPHS environment in a rural and remote location.  Utilising clinical skills, knowledge and experience the position holder will deliver a high standard of evidence-based person-centred care to patients, providing support to patients, families, and other healthcare colleagues within the Richmond MPHS.

This dynamic position services a 10-bed rural facility, comprising of 4 aged care and 6 acute inpatient beds whilst providing a Hospital Based Ambulance Service (First Responder) to the town and surrounding community of Richmond. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Judy Brown on (07) 4741 6100.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691685

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.