About the work unit / facility Emergency Department / Medical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital About your new employer The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare workplace, 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 innovative healthcare solutions.
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).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.
We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
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 environment.
Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.




We offer attractive remuneration packages and .
Salary range: $85,236 to $109,330 p.a. (NG5) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading *****% employer contribution to superannuation Plus options may be available Flexible working arrangements are available for this position About your opportunity 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.
If deemed suitable your details will remain in a Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and you will be contacted further by the Emergency Department 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: Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
Nursing: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Emergency Department and a current Adult Life Support certificate.
Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications Contact: Kirsty Lee Dillon on **************.
Applications close: Wednesday, 31 March **** Please download the Role Description.
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

📌 Registered Nurse (Emergency Department), Queensland Health (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville