Job Description

# Assistant in Nursing**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Nautilus Unit - Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility## Summary| || --- || **Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.** |## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Part-time || Occupational group | Health - Nursing || Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1) || Workplace Location | Townsville region || Job ad reference | QLD/TV692369 || Closing date | 28-Sep-2026 || Salary Other | $35.22 - $38.56 p.h. || Job duration | Permanent Part-time || Contact person | Rebecca Jesser || Contact details | (07) 4433 9141 Access the National Relay Service |**About the work unit / facility:****Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF)**is a Queensland Health managed aged care service at Kirwan Health Campus.

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The facility cares for 70 residents, including people with dementia, frailty and complex needs. Parklands provides multidisciplinary care focused on residents' rights and choices.**About your new employer:****Clinical Excellence**The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.

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As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to creative healthcare solutions.**Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits**Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.**Competitive salary and benefits:****Generous pro rata remuneration package** (based on full-time equivalent value) up to $76,468 p.a. comprising:* Salary range: $35.22 to $38.56 p.h. (NG1-1)* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation* Laundry and Locality allowance* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available**About your opportunity:**Join Parklands RACF as an **Assistant in Nursing**and provide compassionate care that supports residents' needs and goals.

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Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you'll assist with activities of daily living and work with the multidisciplinary team to support residents' wellbeing.**Requirements:*** Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or completion of the first semester of a Diploma of Nursing, or completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing is **highly desirable*** Required to work all shifts, including an on-call roster* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.* Probation period may apply.* Pre-employment checks will be conducted.*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: Rebecca Jesser on (07) 4433 9141.Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV692369Applications close: Monday, 28 September 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.

📌 Assistant in Nursing (Townsville)
🏢 Health
📍 Townsville