About your opportunity

Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 48 hours p.f. from 30/11/2026 - 28/11/2027

The RN provides direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. The Ayr Health Service (AHS) is a 28-bed rural health service and offers general medical, surgical, obstetric and emergency services. Pharmacy, radiology, and mental health services are also provided.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare setting, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $44.27 to $56.79 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)




4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:
Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
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. - On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in 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: Tracey Gabiola on (07) 4783 0811.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV695927

Applications close: Friday, 13 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 (Ayr Health Service) (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City