About the opportunity The role of the registered nurse is to provide direct clinical care to the medical imaging patients (including inpatients and outpatients), supporting the application of best practice.

Registered Nurses perform nursing care across a range of subspecialties including scrub/scout for procedures and post anaesthetic recovery care, experience in Medical Imaging Nursing preferred.

Ideally seeking applicants with Medical Imaging experience. The successful applicant if relocating to Townsville will be offered relocation assistance up to $3,000.

About the Department

Medical Imaging provides general x-ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine & PET, Angiography, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound. Specialty services consist of neuro, vascular and radiology interventional procedures and a nurse led PICC insertion team.

Medical Imaging provides a diagnostic and interventional service to the Townsville Hospital and Health Service as well as to other health services in North Queensland. Interventional services include Radiology, Neuro and Vascular Intervention.

Speech pathology, Renal and Vascular services also utilise sessions within medical imaging.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent part-time role, working 48 hours per fortnight.

Role requirements

Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.

Demonstrate clinical skills in IV cannulation, peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC), experience in Medical Imaging Neuro, Radiology and Vascular procedures.

On-call: Appointees will be required to participate in an on-call

Wearing of Designated PPE: staff appointed to the position need to wear protective lead PPE in compliance with Radiation Safety precautions.



Staff will be required to wear this PPE for varying periods of time.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, solid university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. (NG5)

5 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading

Locality and Uniform allowance

Professional Development allowance and leave

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Sharon Kesteven on (07) 4433 3516

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV695090

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Registered Nurse - Medical Imaging (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City