About the work unit:

The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) has accommodation for 25 consumers and provides a secure, structured environment for rehabilitation. All nursing staff ensures the provision of best practice and quality patient care to clients identifying and practicing the principles of recovery orientated rehabilitation.

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. 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.

Career Growth 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).

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 workplace. 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: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (NG6-1)
- 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: The Clinical Nurse (CN) SMHRU position provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support, encompassing purposeful evidenced based practice interventions to patients and clients, recognising safety of all.

A key role is coordinating and supervising the care of all consumers provided be other members of both the nursing and the multidisciplinary team. The purpose of this role is to provide clinical expertise, education, leadership and support to nursing staff; utilising clinical skills, to provide patients within the unit quality patient care and the provision of best practice.

Requirements:

- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- Travel may be required for this position.
- 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: Michelle Watson on (07) 4433 3880 4433 3880).

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV694003

Applications close: Thursday, 29 October 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse - Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville