About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment where you'll be supported to deliver high-quality care while developing your career.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide exposure to complex cases, advanced clinical practice and multidisciplinary teamwork. You'll have access to ongoing professional development, education and training, with strong links to James Cook University (JCU) supporting your growth.
We offer clear career pathways, including opportunities to specialise, develop leadership skills or expand into areas such as Digital Health, supported by mentorship and development programs.
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, Townsville 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.
Base salary range: $44.06 - $56.51 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
As a Registered Nurse in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you will play an important role in delivering post-operative care to adult and paediatric patients following general and regional anaesthesia.
Working within a 24-bed PACU, you will provide direct nursing care, applying your clinical skills, knowledge and experience to support patients and nursing staff and contribute to the delivery of best practice, quality patient care.
The PACU supports 15 operating theatres and outlying areas, including Medical Imaging and the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, offering a diverse and fast-paced clinical environment.
The role requires participation in continuous shift work and on-call arrangements.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking to further your nursing career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.
Applications close: Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
