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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV689378
Closing date 21-Sep-2026
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Contact person Michelle Watson
Contact details (07) 4433 3880
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About the work unit / facility

The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) is a specialised inpatient service providing a secure, structured environment for up to 25 consumers requiring intensive mental health rehabilitation. The unit delivers evidence-based, person-centred care to support recovery.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide best practice clinical care, promoting independence, enhancing functional outcomes, and supporting consumers to achieve meaningful and sustainable recovery goals.

SMHRU offers a therapeutic environment that prioritises safety, dignity, and respect, empowering consumers to actively engage in their treatment and rehabilitation.

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 advantages 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 .

- Base salary range:



$114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
- 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 allowance + dedicated leave
- Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical nursing care within the SMHRU, delivering safe, purposeful, and evidence-based interventions that support consumers on their recovery journey. You will utilise your clinical expertise to ensure high-quality patient care, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, therapeutic engagement, and best practice.

You will play a key leadership role in coordinating and supervising the care provided to consumers, guiding both nursing staff and the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and effective service delivery. Your ability to support, mentor, and educate staff will be central to fostering a collaborative and capable workforce.

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership and professional support, contributing to a recovery-oriented environment that promotes positive outcomes for consumers and continuous improvement in care delivery.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Michelle Watson on (07) 4433 3880.

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Applications close: 21/09/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit) (Townsville)
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