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Emergency Department | Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment where clinical excellence is at the forefront. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you will have opportunities to work on complex cases, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative, patient-centred care.

We are committed to supporting your career growth through structured development pathways, education and training opportunities, and strong partnerships with James Cook University. Whether you are looking to specialise, transition into leadership, or expand your skills, you will be supported every step of the way.

Our organisation fosters a supportive, community-focused culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional connection. You will enjoy the benefits of metro-level healthcare experience within a regional setting, including shorter commutes, close-knit teams, and access to both urban and rural practice environments.

Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville offers an enviable lifestyle with affordable living, stunning natural surroundings, and endless outdoor opportunities. Combined with flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment, this is your chance to achieve both career progression and work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $157,579 to $164,519 p.a. (Nurse Grade 8)
• 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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join the high-performing Emergency Department team at Townsville University Hospital. In this advanced practice role, you will provide expert clinical care while delivering professional leadership across a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in driving best practice, supporting clinical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of patient-centred care. This is an ideal position for a clinician who thrives on challenge, values teamwork, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes.

Townsville Hospital's Emergency Department is a modern, 75-bed facility equipped to manage a broad range of presentations. The department features three resuscitation bays, a dedicated seven-bed paediatric assessment area, specialised treatment rooms for procedures such as plastering and suturing, and purpose-built spaces for ophthalmology/ENT, mental health, and obstetrics and gynaecology care.

With medical imaging located within the department, including plain x-ray and a dedicated CT scanner adjacent to the unit, you will have access to essential diagnostic resources at your fingertips. The co-located 16-bed Short Stay Unit further enhances patient flow and continuity of care.

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of emergency care in a well-resourced, supportive environment where innovation, autonomy, and clinical leadership are highly valued.

Requirements:

• Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent relevant qualification 
• Current registration with AHPRA with endorsement (or eligibility) as a Nurse Practitioner 
• Ability to meet Townsville HHS credentialing requirements on commencement and every three years thereafter

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tracey Evanson on (07) •••• •532.

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 June 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.