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. 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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
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
This role involves comprehensive discharge planning, including assessing individual needs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, educating families, arranging necessary medical equipment, and establishing follow-up care.
The discharge coordinator is responsible for scheduling and monitoring weekly Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) checks with an ophthalmologist for at-risk infants, as well as organizing and attending developmental follow-up clinics to track growth, neurological development, and initiate early interventions when needed.
Requirements:
Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
Attainment of Neonatal Specific Competencies are mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Neonatal Unit.
Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
At least 5 years recent clinical experience in a Neonatal Unit.
This is a (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries please contact: Michelle Baxter on (07) 4433 3378.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649853
Applications close: Tuesday, 05/08/2025
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.
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