Clinical Nurse (Transit Lounge)

About the work unit / facility

The Townsville University Hospital (TUH) Transit Lounge is a pupose built, nurse-led clinical care model that operates in liaison with referring interdisciplinary stakeholders and the patient. The TUH Transit Lounge is a designated area where patients can wait safely and comfortably before being discharged or transferred to another facility. Its primary purpose is to improve patient flow and operational efficiency by freeing up inpatient beds for new admissions. Patients who are clinically ready for discharge can move to the lounge while awaiting transport, medications, minor dressings or final paperwork, reducing delays in emergency department offloads and elective surgery schedules

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (f/t) (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance and leave
• Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse to join our new Transit Lounge team. This role offers an ideal combination of flexibility and variety, with roster options including morning, late and weekend shifts.

Working in a fast-paced and varied environment, you will gain exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties while exercising advanced clinical judgement, care coordination and leadership skills. As a valued member of a supportive and collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting patient flow and enhancing hospital-wide outcomes. The Clinical Nurse also provides mentorship to nursing staff across all levels, contributes to service excellence through portfolio responsibilities in clinical practice, education and research, and may undertake leadership responsibilities in the Nurse Unit Manager's absence.

Highly desirable

• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field; such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• Clinical skills in IV cannulation, CVAD access, patient assessment, monitoring, and willingness to obtain and maintain and Adult Advanced Life Support certificate.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for please contact: Fiona Whaley on (07) 4433 0265.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV694108

Applications close: Monday, 19 October 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.