About the work unit / facility
Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service is a 24-hour accident and emergency hospital with a 15-bed acute facility, general medical services, and long-stay nursing home-type beds. The centre supports visiting specialists and provides essential healthcare to the rural community.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer: * Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality care in a rural setting with access to specialist support. * Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and rural nursing experience. * Supportive Culture: Work within a cooperative team committed to patient-centred care. * Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of living in a friendly rural community. Competitive salary and benefits * Salary between $52.16 - $66.91 per hour (Nurse Grade 5). * 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading. * Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%. Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver evidence-based, person-centred care within a rural multipurpose health service.



You will work collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to achieve positive health outcomes.
This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Registered Nurse Employment opportunities at Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service.
If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 6 months and you will be contacted further by the Hughenden Multipurpose Health Service at the time an opportunity arises.
Further participation in other recruitment selection processes (for example written application and/or interview) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for available positions. Requirements * Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration. * Ability to work all shifts, including participation in an on-call roster. * Current Adult Life Support certificate or willingness to obtain. * Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): This is a VPD risk role. * A probationary period may apply. Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Karen Petrie on (07) 4741 2800.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026
Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671018, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.

📌 Registered Nurse (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville