Background information about the job or company

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Prison Health team within WCSG at the Townsville University Hospital on a Permanent Full-time basis.

The service provides primary health care to the patients within the prison setting.

About the work unit / facility

Prison Health Service / Health & Wellbeing Service Group / Townsville Correctional Centre / Stuart

About your opportunity

The role of the Clinical Nurse Consultant provides advanced clinical expertise and decision making within a correctional environment. The role provides professional and clinical leadership support, mentorship and guidance to nurses, medical officers, nursing students and the multi-disciplinary team. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the educational requirements for the nursing staff.

About your new employer

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.

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).

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.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)

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

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.

Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check: Applicants are advised that this position works in a Queensland Corrective Services facility and requires employees and volunteers to have a current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006.

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 please contact:

Lorraine Dempsey on 0427 594 782.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

• Provides advanced clinical expertise and decision making within a correctional environment.
• Provides professional and clinical leadership support, mentorship and guidance to nurses, medical officers, nursing students and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of the educational requirements for the nursing staff.

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006.
• Appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.