Registered Nurse (Ingham Health Service)

Department of Health to Queensland

Ingham, Northern QLD

Nursing to A&E, Critical Care & ICU (Healthcare & Medical)

Government to State (Government & Defence)

Part time, Full time

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Summary

Explore your career options in INGHAM

where life is a little bit sweeter!

About the work unit / facility

Ingham Health Services / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Ingham

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.

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: 44.06 to 56.51 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

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.

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.

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.

On-call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call

Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Catherine Smith on 0747203084