Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is located in Charters Towers. The facility provides residential care for older persons who require specialised nursing care due to fragility and complex care needs.
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.
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: $132.562 to $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
This position provides expertise in managing quality and accreditation systems, including Aged Care Accreditation Standards, legislative requirements, and the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC). Additionally, the incumbent will oversee nursing resources, education, and research initiatives, ensuring strategic management supports the delivery of high-quality, best-practice care for clients at Eventide Residential Aged Care Facility in Charters Towers
Requirements:
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a required qualification for this position.
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement is required
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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: Cameron Hopkins on (07) 4787 5555.
Applications close: Thursday, 26 June 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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