Summary
Expand your horizons in the rural town of RICHMOND where your next career path awaits!
Job details
- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV695297
- Closing date: 04-Nov-2026
- Fortnightly salary: $4390.00 - $4700.90
- Job duration: Permanent Full-time
- Contact person: Judy Brown
- Contact details: (07) 4741 6100
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About the work unit / facility
Richmond Multi-purpose Health Service / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Richmond
Richmond Multipurpose Health Service is an acute facility that provides an accident and emergency service, a general medical/surgical ward, long-stay elder care and daily outpatient session. Imagine the profound sense of freedom that comes from gazing across a land, gleaming in the sun, that is so vast and unique it spans from the plains of the downs region to the forest country's gidgee trees and the refreshing waters of Queensland's longest river. Discover why Richmond is frequently described as `an oasis in the Outback'.
About your opportunity
To provide senior clinical expertise, support and education to nursing staff within a MPHS environment in a rural and remote location. This dynamic position services a 10-bed rural facility based at Richmond, comprising of 4 aged care and 6 acute inpatient beds, whilst providing a Hospital Based Ambulance Service to the town and surrounding community of Richmond.
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 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 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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $114,532 to $122,643 p.a. (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.
- Adult Life Support certificate: Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment procedure.
- On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
- Rural and Remote Incentive Package (RANIP): Successful applicants may be eligible for RANIP.
- Accommodation: On-site single staff accommodation will be provided for the successful applicant.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Further information
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