At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect patient and staff health by preventing infections through expert guidance and education.
- Company: Join the Townsville University Hospital, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a supportive workplace culture with strong community ties and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration required; infection control certification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 57 - 62 $ per hour.
About the work unit / facility: Infection Prevention and Control / Corporate Services / Townsville University Hospital
About your opportunity: The Clinical Nurse (Infection Prevention and Control) within the Infection Prevention and Control team plays a key role in protecting the health of both patients and staff in the healthcare setting. This position is focused on preventing healthcare-associated infections through expert guidance, education, and a customer-focused approach.
About your new employer: Clinical Excellence. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, 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.
Career Growth and Development: 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).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage: 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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $57.76 to $61.85 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.
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. A graduate certificate or greater with a named infection control course is highly desirable. On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster. Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary! Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Janine Carrucan on (07) 4433 3606.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV695279. Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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