About your opportunity:

Fixed Term Temporary part-time  / 32 hours per fortnight 

The Clinical Nurse (CN) demonstrates expert clinical knowledge and advanced clinical problem-solving skills and is accountable for their own clinical practice.

The Clinical Nurse provides support to develop, facilitate, implement and evaluate care management for patients with complex health needs and to provide expert clinical advice to carers and other health care professionals within the ward clinical specialties.

Medical Ward One provides care for Renal, Respiratory and Gastroenterology specialties.

Medical Ward One also supports NIV and Peritoneal dialysis patients throughout the hospital setting and community after hours.

Generous remuneration package value up to $55,700 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• Annual leave with relevant leave loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.