At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct nursing care and support to patients in a community-focused environment.
- Company: Join Ingham Health Service, a supportive and inclusive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, professional development, and a relaxed lifestyle.
- Other info: Enjoy short commutes and a close-knit team atmosphere in a stunning rural setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying a beautiful North Queensland lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing required; experience in Emergency Department preferred.
The predicted salary is between 44 - 57 $ per hour.
Ingham Health Service is located in a picturesque rural town in tropical North Queensland, where you immediately feel part of a community. Seeking an experienced and client-focused Registered Nurse to join our highly skilled team for a permanent part-time role, working 64 hours per fortnight.
Ingham Health Service provides an integrated service encompassing a range of community-based services, provision of Allied Health services and traditional hospital-based services of an Inpatient ward, an Emergency Department, a limited range of surgical procedures and a range of support services including X-ray, Pharmacy, Administration and Operational Services. The Rural Hospitals Service Group covers the geographical areas of the Burdekin, Charters Towers, Dalrymple, Hinchinbrook, Flinders and Palm Island Shires and includes some facilities within the Cassowary Coast Shire and Townsville City.
The role of the Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the Ingham Health Service to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.
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. Our organisation is known for its inclusive, supportive culture and strong sense of community. You'll enjoy the benefits of a regional lifestyle with short commutes, a close-knit team environment, and access to both urban and rural healthcare settings. Located in beautiful North Queensland, Ingham HHS offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living, stunning natural surroundings and outdoor activities, supporting a positive work/life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $44.27 - $56.79 p.h. (NG5) 6 weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 14% loading Professional Development leave and allowance Locality and Uniform allowance 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.
- Adult Life Support certificate: Must obtain and maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment.
- 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.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Robert (Burt) Hall on Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information: We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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