Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join Elective Surgery Coordination at the Townsville University Hospital on a permanent part-time basis, working 64 hours per fortnight. This is a fast paced and rewarding Monday to Friday Clinical Nurse role within the elective surgery bookings team. About the opportunity  The Clinical Nurse role is to book elective surgery patients from a specialty elective surgery waitlist, utilising your clinical skills, and the ‘first on first off' principles. You will use your organisational skills, advanced clinical knowledge and understanding of working with individual consumers with complex case mix and comorbidities, to provide an efficient booking service for operating suites. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to problem solve and provide high level administrative care to patients and families within the scope of practice of an CN.  You will have the ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with surgical teams, patients and their families in Townsville and region centres throughout North QLD, with a focus on district-wide elective surgery waiting list management.  The role requires moderate to high computer and documentation skills and possession of a working knowledge/ability to navigate patient notes and document into the ieMR, HBCIS. Efficient use of Outlook, Word and Excel to generate reports and correspondence is necessary. About your new employer 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. 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.  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.  Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave ). Salary range: $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (NG6-1) 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading Professional Development leave and allowance 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Plus Salary Sacrificing ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be available Requirements: Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. Highly Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification. Highly Desirable: The applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis. 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; please contact: Sarah McLachlan on (07) 4433 3407 Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV647888 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV647888 ) Applications close:  Thursday, 24 July 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.