Summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team within Townsville Prison Health Service, on a permanent full-time basis.

With a mix of shift lengths, this role offers a great work/life balance opportunity, for someone looking to further their career in Nursing.

About the work unit / facility:

Prisoner Health Service operates between the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre (TCC) and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre (TWCC). The service provides primary health care to the patients within the Prisoner setting.

About your current employer:

Growth opportunities 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.

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. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $87,368 to $112,064 p.a. (NG5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

With a mix of shift lengths up to 12-hour in duration, this role offers a great work life balance opportunity for a condensed working week, where full time hours can be worked usually between 6-8 day days (Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB11) 2022 Clause19.2 (d as rostered in the unit roster.

The registered nurse will be responsible for contributing to improving patient outcomes within the Townsville Correctional Centre.

Requirements:

- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including Queensland Corrective Services CHC.

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: Penelope Williams on (07) 4433 5***.

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 July 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.

📌 Registered Nurse (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville