Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare? Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement About the opportunity: Position: Clinical Nurse
Vacancy: Permanent full-time or part-time, hours negotiable
Location: Townsville Prison Health Service, Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville Correctional Centre, Stuart
The OST program works across the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre. The program is an opiate addiction treatment program and harm minimisation program.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 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 Why Choose Us? Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth. Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements. Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory. Highly Desirable: Tertiary qualification relevant to the position or working towards same, Primary Health Care and/or Prison Health experience. Whilst prison craft and AODS/ OST knowledge, experience and exposure will be an advantage and well received, it will not be essential, as training in OST will be provided. Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which may include participation in an on-call roster. It is anticipated that this position will work a mixture of shifts across 7 days varying in length but mostly either 8 hr or 12 hour shifts. On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster. Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty. Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check: Applicants are advised that this position works in a Queensland Corrective Services facility and requires employees and volunteers to have a current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis. Probation period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
For a confidential discussion please contact:Bryan Wilkinson on (07) 4430 5***.
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Applications close: Thursday, 2 January 2025. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.