Summary

About the work unit / facility

The Townsville University Hospital Operating Theatre is a high‑performing perioperative service, featuring 15 operating theatres, including a state‑of‑the‑art Hybrid Theatre with advanced imaging. Delivering Level 5–6 services (CSCF v3.1), the unit provides a diverse and complex surgical casemix across a broad range of specialties.

These include cardiac, neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, orthopaedics, trauma, paediatrics, ENT, plastics, urology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology, and hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery, as well as a growing kidney transplant service.

As a major tertiary referral centre for North Queensland, we are committed to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a supportive and collaborative team. With access to leading technology and exposure to complex cases, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

About your employer

Join a leading healthcare organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse and dynamic clinical environment. As a major tertiary and referral service, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, delivering care across a broad range of specialties and complex clinical presentations.

We are dedicated to supporting your career growth, offering access to ongoing professional development, education opportunities, and clear career pathways. Whether you are looking to deepen your clinical expertise or progress into leadership, you will be supported through a culture of learning, mentorship and innovation.

Our organisation values a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, where staff are supported to thrive both professionally and personally. Combining the benefits of a large health service with a strong sense of community, we offer a rewarding work environment alongside an excellent work/life balance.

Enjoy the lifestyle benefits that come with working in a vibrant regional setting—affordable living, shorter commutes, and access to beautiful natural surroundings—while still being part of a modern and progressive healthcare service.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• 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 role offers the opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Instrument and Circulating Nurse to join a high-performing perioperative team within a major tertiary facility. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care across a diverse and complex surgical casemix, with a strong focus on cardiothoracic procedures.

Our nurses rotate across both elective and emergency theatres, working in instrument and circulating roles across cardiothoracic and other surgical specialties. This approach supports the development and maintenance of advanced clinical skills, while offering variety and ongoing professional growth within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The position operates across a roster incorporating a mix of 10, 9, 8 and 6 hour shifts across morning and afternoon rosters to ensure continuity of care and service delivery. Participation in an on-call roster is required for staff deemed competent, providing further exposure to urgent and complex cases.

This role is well suited to a motivated and adaptable clinician who values teamwork, professional development, and the opportunity to work within a busy tertiary service with a broad and challenging clinical scope.

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: Tanya Schafer on (07) •••• •373.

Applications close: Monday, 15 June 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.