Closing Date: 20/01/2026
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Townsville, QLD
Townsville University Hospital | Permanent Full-time or Part-time | Hours negotiable | Multiple positions available
About the role
Join our dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at Townsville University Hospital, providing specialised care to critically unwell infants, children, and adolescents. As a PICU RN, you’ll manage advanced medical equipment, administer critical medications, assist with complex procedures, and deliver compassionate, family centred care in collaboration with paediatric intensivists and multidisciplinary teams. This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in paediatric emergency responses while making a real difference for families across North Queensland.
About the department
Our five bed PICU is the only regional tertiary referral unit in North Queensland, supported by the Paediatric Retrieval Service. We provide care across a wide range of paediatric specialties — from medicine and surgery to neurology, cardiology, and orthopaedics — with access to advanced therapies including renal replacement, nitric oxide, and high frequency ventilation. TUH’s PICU plays a vital role in delivering “care closer to home” for children from Cairns, Mackay, Mt Isa, the Whitsundays, Torres Strait, and beyond.
Living in Townsville
Enjoy an affordable cost of living, a relaxed coastal lifestyle, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. With easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and vibrant local culture, Townsville offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
What’s On Offer
• Pro rata remuneration (full-time equivalent value of up to $121,464 p.a., inclusive of base salary, 12.75% employer superannuation contribution, and 17.5% recreational leave loading).
• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay.
• District allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth.
• Assistance with relocation expenses may be available.
• Additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional development.
Requirements
• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, including participation in on-call.
Enquiries: Michelle Clark on 07 4433 4128 | Michelle.Clark3@health.qld.gov.au
Applications close: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Ready to make a difference for children and families across North Queensland? Apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our team.