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HealthSafetyandWellbeing–JulySafetyFocus
Attached are the Safety Focus for June 2026
We are now publishing two editions each month, allowing us to cover all safety classifications in Riskman and introducing new topics for emerging risks, particularly those linked to upcoming construction activities.
The focus topics for this month are:
• Animals and Insects
• Situational Awareness
Please print and display this notice on your safety board.
You can print the attachments by clicking on the links above.
Stay alert. Stay safe!
LaunchoftheQueenslandHealthWorkforceWellbeingHub
The Workforce Wellbeing Hub is a central, accessible resource for all Queensland Health staff seeking wellbeing support beyond (and inclusive of) EAP.
It is intended to become a primary wellbeing resource promoted across the organisation. Staff can also access it via the SharePoint app on personal devices, improving reach and usability outside the workplace.
Accessing the Queensland Health Workforce Wellbeing Hub on a personal device This first release includes:
• comprehensive all-staff personal wellbeing resources across wellbeing pillars
• a dedicated Medical Officers Wellbeing Hub, developed with the Medical Workforce Wellbeing Team.
TownsvilleHealthLibrary-Newtitlesavailable!
BrighterLives
Sausage Sizzle
FRIDAY 26 JUNE FROM 9.00AM
The sausages will be sizzling on Friday 26 June! Grab a delicious Lamberts’ sausage on bread for lunch, fundraising for Brighter Lives, sponsored by Lamberts Produce. Available from 9.00am at the front of Townsville University Hospital until sold out.
$3 for a sausage on bread with onion and sauce, $2.80 for a no sugar soft drink, with all profits supporting Brighter Lives and the NQ community.
Come and support a great cause and enjoy a sizzling sausage as well!
Donate local this tax time
All donations to Brighter Lives over $2 are tax deductible and 100% of funds donated stay local in Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
This tax time, support local and donate to Brighter Lives. Make a donation: https://www.brighterlives.org.au/donate
Training,EducationandResearch
OrganisationalDevelopment
For further information, please contact Organisation Development: THHS-Learning@health.qld.gov.au/
Understanding Intergenerational Teams
In today’s workplace, five generations work side by side - each shaped by different life experiences, values and expectations. At THHS, Gen Z and Millennials make up more than half of our workforce, bringing new perspectives, skills and ways of working.
Program objectives:
• Understand the key traits, values and motivators of different generations, especially Gen Z and Millennials.
• Recognise and challenge assumptions or biases that can impact inter-generational teamwork.
• Apply practical communication and engagement strategies to work more effectively across generations.
• Reflect and commit to one small action that strengthens inter-generational relationships at
THHS.
Click to register now
Build Your Leadership Workshop
The Build Your Leadership Workshop provides participants with the next step on from ‘Ignite Your Leadership’ and builds people and team leadership skills.
Program Objectives:
• Examine the mindset shift from Leader of Self to Leader of Others
• Learn and evidence-based framework to develop flexible leadership and when to use each style
• Learn and evidence-based framework to lead a team, create a positive workplace culture and build Performance
Click to register now
Essential Communication Skills For the Workplace
This programme is designed to provide staff with tools, strategies and techniques to assist in achieving effective two-way communications and positive relationship development.
It encompasses the following four (4) x 4-hour modules:
• Communication Foundational Skills
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Foundational Skills for Negotiating
• Dealing with Difficult Conversations
It is recommended the modules are undertaken in order, with Communication Foundational Skills prerequisite to all other modules.
Click to register now
Positive Performance Management – Developing People Management Skills
This program will equip line managers with tools, processes and frameworks to demonstrate good, day-to-day people performance management within the requirements of the Public Service Commission Directive 02/24 (Positive Performance Management) and HR Policy G9 to develop a good workplace culture.
Click to register now
Centre for Leadership Excellence (CLE) Statewide Capability Development Program
The Centre for Leadership Excellence’s Statewide programs are available to all Hospital and Health Service employees including emerging, aspiring and experienced leaders and managers in Queensland Health. Statewide programs are offered as facilitated programs delivered virtually, offering formalised training opportunities to develop leadership skills, capability and enhance career pathways.
Programs include:
• Business Partnering
• Conversations That Make a Difference
• Effective Writing Skills
• Essential Coaching Skills
• Manage4Improvement
• Maximising Stakeholder Relationships
• Step Up Leadership Program
• Take the Lead
• Wellbeing & Resilience
• Wellbeing Leadership
• Workload, Email and Meeting Management
Click to register now
Clinical Simulation Centre
Oncoming courses with availability
• ILS (Immediate Life Support (30 June | 10 August) – provides clinical staff development in efficient recognition and initial management of a deteriorating patient utilising a structured approach and crisis management principles. Book in via LOL: Course: ILS (Immediate Life Support
• CVAD ( 16 July | 31 August) – provides competency based program to educate clinical staff in the management of CVAD’s. Book in via LOL: Course: CVAD - Central Venous Access Device Care and Maintenance | THHS-LOL
• VEP (Venepuncture) (15 July | 29 July) – Book via LOL: Course: Venepuncture Education Program (VEP) | THHS-LOL
• PIVC (Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation ) (15 July | 29 July) Book via LOL: Course: Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIVC) | THHS-LOL
• OPTIMUS Core – ( 27 July ) - Optimising Paediatric Training in Emergencies. Book via LOL: Course: OPTIMUS Core | THHS-LOL
Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) Course - Townsville Australian & New Zealand Burn Association
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, stabilise and manage severe burn injuries in emergency and acute care settings – Be ready ~Act Fast ~ Save Lives
Hands on training + expert Led Learning, Real scenarios, Practical skills Assessment MCQ + Simulation – Certificate on Completion
Start Date: 08 August 2026
End Date: 08 August 2026
Start Time 7.30am
End Time 5.45pm
Townsville University Hospital, QLD ANZBA Courses courses@anzba.org.au
Queensland Trauma Symposium - 20 and 21 August 2026
https://events.humanitix.com/queensland-trauma-symposium
The Queensland Trauma Symposium is excellent opportunity for multidisciplinary trauma care providers to collaborate at a professional level, educate on current practices and discuss ideas for the future of trauma care.
RBWH Education Centre
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Butterfield Street, Herston, Brisbane
Proudly hosted by RBWH Trauma Service and Jamieson Trauma Institute.
MHPOD - What is it and why should you sign up?
The Mental Health Professional Online Development Program (MHPOD) aims to build the capacity of Australia's health and related workforces with the professional skills required to deliver mental health support on the frontline.
· Free, self-paced and easy to complete
· Over 100 hours of materials for mental health related topics
· Enhanced career development
https://www.mhpod.gov.au/
Dual Diagnosis eLearning Series of Presentations – Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and Mental Health
TheDualDiagnosiseLearningSeriesofPresentationsonTHHS-LOLhasaddedanewinserviceonGammaHydroxybutyrate(GHB)andMentalHealth.ThismoduleexploreswhatGHBis,theformsitcomesin,howits delivered,thephysiologicaleffectsandtheimplementationoftreatmentandmanagementstrategies.This presentationcontainsthelatestinformationontheuseofGHB.
Tocompleteyourtrainingnow,clickthe‘Findoutmore’buttonandsearchGHBandMentalHealthmodule.
PoliciesandProcedures
Are you using the most recent template for your policy, procedure or standing order development / review?
It is important to use the current version to make sure you align with the governance expectations for documents within the THHS.
Do Not save templates on local drives. All templates can be found on the Policies & Procedures Home Page along with useful guides to step you through the process
All policies, procedures and Standing Orders are available on the Policies & Procedures Home Page
New / Updated / Rescinded
THHSCOR120597v4 Waste Management - Sharps Disposal | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v4
Target Audience: All staff working within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) where there is potential for injury/ exposure to blood and body fluids/ other potential infectious materials
THHSCOR231559v2 Losses Procedure | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v1
Target Audience: Applies to all Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) clinical and non-clinical staff (permanent, temporary and casual) and all organisations and individuals acting as its agents (including Visiting Medical Officers and other partners, contractors, consultants and volunteers).
THHSCLI261704v1 Clinical Consumables Expired Stock Disposal | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: NEW
Target Audience: This procedure applies to all employees involved in the clinical consumable lifecycle. These areas may include, but are not limited to, supply, finance, procurement and contracts, clinical products and equipment, purchasing and operational wards across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).
THHSCLI201476v3 The use of TcB on neonates within Maternity & Home Visiting Midwifery Services at TUH | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v3
Target Audience: TUH Midwives, Postgraduate Registered Nurse/ Student Midwives (RN/SM) and Undergraduate Student Midwives under direct supervision of a TUH Midwife.
THHSCOR231572v2 Special (Ex Gratia) Payments – Requests | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures Replaced: v1
Target Audience: This procedure applies to all Townsville Hospital and Health Services (THHS) staff and all organisations and individuals acting as its agents (including Visiting Medical Officers and other partners, contractors, consultants and volunteers).
THHSSUP251672v1 Imprest Management Procedure
Replaced: New
Target Audience: all THHS staff involved in the management of clinical consumables, including Supply Operations, Finance, Procurement and Contracts, Clinical Products, and ward/department staff.
THHSSUP261703v1 Consignment Stock Management | Townsville HHS | TPPU | Procedures
Replaced: New
Target Audience: all employees involved in the management of consignment stock. These areas may include, but are not limited to, supply, finance, procurement and contracts, clinical products and equipment, purchasing and operational wards.
Healthcarestandards&PatientSafetyNewsletter
Check out the most recent newsletter from the Healthcare Standards & Patient Safety Teams. Click the links below to read the newsletters:
Issue 11 – May 2026 – Patient Safety Net
Issue 10 – March 2026 – Delirium & Cognitive Impairment
Issue 9 – January 2026 - 2025 Safety & Quality Wrapped
Issue 8 - October 2025 - Communicating for Safety
Issue 7 - September 2025 - World Patient Safety Day 2025
ReadthelatestPatientSafetyNewsletter“SafetyMatters”byclickingthe FindOutMorebutton.
ClinicalForms
Are you using the CURRENT version?
It is very important that you are using the current version of a clinical form.
To ensure you print the current version, DO NOT save these forms to your local drive or photocopy these forms. If you need to continually refer to a form, you may ‘Add to Favourites’ in your web browser. All clinical forms used within Townsville HHS can be found on the Clinical Forms webpage.
New/ReviewedClinicalForms
• AcuteLysisPreTreatmentChecklist 00200:1172v2
• AcuteStrokeAssessment 00200:1171v2
• BirthingRecordSW1200v2
• BirthingRecordBirthingAssessmentAdditionalPage SW1200av2
• DobutamineStressEchoProcedureChecklist&ObservationsRecord 00200:0255v6
• EpworthSleepinessScale00200:1179v2
• ExtendedLysisPreTreatmentChecklist00200:1174v2
• LongStayMedicationChartSW004v9
• QueenslandMaternityEarlyWarningTool(Q-MEWT)PostnatalRuralvSW354v11
• ReferraltoDualDiagnosisService 00200:1184v2
• RetinopathyofPrematurity(ROP)OphthalmicExaminationRecord 00200:0038v3
• SurgicalElectiveAdmissionManagement(SEAM) 00200:0123v6
RetiredClinicalForms
Ifyoucurrentlyusetheanyoftheformslistedbelow,pleaseemail TSVClinicalCommunication@health.qld.gov.au
• AquaticExerciseScreening
• COVID-19TestCriteriaCVAC
• DailyCarePlanforComplex/VariableCareNeeds(Adult)
• DailyCarePlanforNonComplex/StableCareNeeds(Adult)
• GenogramandEcomap
• NursingPhysicalAssessment
• OpioidTreatmentProgram(OTP)InitialAssessment -PHS
• PaediatricBurnAssessmentandManagementRecord
• PaediatricRequestforInsertionofVascularAccessDevice(VAD)
• PaediatricVascularAccessDevice(VAD)InsertionConsent
• PatientBladderandBowelDiary
• PermissiontoShareInformation-YamaniMetaMidwiferyGroupPractice
• PsychosocialAssessment
• ReferraltoCardiothoracicSurgeryDepartment
• ReferraltoMidwiferyNavigator
• ReferraltoOralHealthTherapist
• SuspectedAcuteCoronarySyndromeClinicalPathway -TUHEDOnly
• TransportofHumanRemains
Upcoming Assignment of Benefit Changes
Please be advised that on 1 July there are changes regarding the following patient forms that are to be used going forward.
From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government is implementing significant reforms to the Assignment of Benefit (AoB) process. These changes modernise how Medicare benefits are assigned, strengthen compliance, and support more integrated billing across public hospitals, clinicians, and private health insurers.
1. Patient Election Form (PEF) - W204 – PDF Patient Election Form
Accompanying the PEF for private billing purposes:
1. Private Hospital Claim Form - SW1340 - Private Patient Hospital Claim Form (previously HC21)
2. Informed Financial consent – private patients - SW1341 – Informed Financial consent –private patients
Early adoption of these forms is encouraged prior to 1 July. All relevant staff are required to use these new forms in place of any previous versions for compliance purposes. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the forms and incorporate them into your workflows.
Please see your administration team leaders if you are unsure how this change impacts you.
For more information on AoB, please refer to QHEPS Assignment of Benefit Changes Effective 1 July 2026 or contact tsv-tth-revenue@health.qld.gov.au
PatientAccessandFlowWebpage
The ONE STOP location for all things Patient access and flow at THHS
New Guideline on the Demand Management and Escalation webpage Guideline 2 - Demand Response Unit – Flex Beds
New Guideline on the Patient Flow and Support Unit webpage Guideline 8 – Requesting an inpatient bed Kidney Transplant Recipient
EnterpriseRiskManagementTraining
Strengthen Patient Safety & Operational Resilience with Enterprise Risk Management Training Enterprise risk management isn’t just for leaders it’s for everyone. Learn how to recognise and respond to risk in your role. Whether you work in clinical services, operations, administration or leadership, this training shows you how enterprise level risk is identified, assessed and managed across THHS and how you can confidently contribute.
Why attend? You will learn how to:
• Identify risks early in your work area
• Make more confident, risk-informed decisions
• Link risks to THHS objectives and service outcomes
• Use practical tools to assess and treat risk
• Contribute to a safer, more resilient organisation
Start Here (Quick Online Module 30 mins)
Risk Management Basics | THHS-LOL
A short introduction to the THHS Enterprise Risk Management Framework and core concepts. Register via: Risk Management Basics | THHS-LOL
Interactive Workshops (Face-to-Face & Microsoft Teams)
Risk Management Essentials (2.5 hrs)
Build practical skills to apply the ERM Framework in your role. Ideal for risk owners and staff involved in risk management activities. Register via: Course: Risk Management Essentials | THHS-LOL (health. qld.gov.au)
Next Sessions:
• 20 May 2026
• 29 July 2026
• 23 September 2026
• 18 November 2026
Build Your Knowledge (Short Targeted Modules)
Strategic Risk Management (20 mins) for senior leaders and directors Register via: Strategic Risk Management | THHS-LOL
Risk Management Toolkit Sessions 8 short videos (10 mins each) focused on specific enterprise risk management processes Register via: Risk Management Toolkit Sessions | THHS-LOL
For further information, please contact the Enterprise Risk Team at THHS-EnterpriseRisk@health.qld.gov.au
THHSAcuteCapacityFramework-BusinessContinuityPlan
The Acute Capacity Framework (ACF) supersedes and replaces procedure THHSCOR130681v6 Escalation management of patient flow during levels of capacity
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) Acute Capacity Framework (ACF) is authorised by the Chief Executive, THHS in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Management Act 2003.
THHS Acute Capacity Framework, Business Continuity Plan (BCP):
• Outlines the core business with clear processes for escalation, communication, and accountability during peak periods of increased activity and demand.
• Strengthens the THHS capacity to predict, prepare and effectively manage flow, including peak variations in service demand.
• Enables efficiency in patient flow processes with improved safety and quality patient outcomes.
• Provides staff with documented processes with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities in their accountability for patient flow.
ClinicalRedesignProgramworkingincollaborationwiththeHealthCareImprovement Unit(HIU)Jan2026-Dec2028
Executive Sponsor : Susan Freberg (COO)
Project Lead: Gary Kershaw
Implementation Focus: Identifies pressures impacting reporting timeliness.
Improving Service Performance, Capacity and Sustainability
Clinical Redesign Program Phases: 2026 2027 2028
Stabilise Strengthen Sustain
The Clinical Redesign Program, launched in January 2026, continues to advance across four priority service areas:
1. Specialist Outpatients
2. Medical Imaging Department
3. Surgical Services
4. Cardiology Services
As the first year of the program moves into the third quarter, activity levels remain high, with a strong pipeline of initiatives and early evidence of implementation success.
Overall, the program is showing encouraging progress, with a mix of active initiatives and completed actions across all service areas.
StaffNoticeboard
GracePackingCrates–ImmediateReturnRequired
InfrastructureOfficeandSupportServicesareseekingtolocateGracepackingcratesasperthe showninthephoto.ThesecratesmustbereturnedtoInfrastructureOfficeassoonaspossible, astheyarenotapprovedforstorageandneedtobecirculatedforoperationaluse.
AlldepartmentsandunitsareaskedtochecktheirareasandarrangepromptreturnofanyGrace cratescurrentlyonsite.Ifyoufindanypleasenotifytheinfrastructureoffice44334860orthhsinfrastructureoffice@health.qld.gov.auandwewillarrangeforthemtobecollected.
Yourcooperationensuresthesesharedresourcesremainavailablewhereneeded,thankyoufor yourhelp.
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Denominationemergencycontactlist
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2.LeaveaMessagesothepersoncanrespond –Note:theHospitalphonesystemdoesn’tleaveanumber sothepriestcannotreturnthecallifnomessageisleft.
3.Ifyouarenotabletogetsomeone,ringthePastoralcareCoordinatoron 0447880993(ifnoanswer pleaseleaveacontactname,numberandward).Someonewillbeassigned.
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Bedsidechecks.Noregrets
This June, support Blood Awareness Month raising awareness of safe transfusion through bedside checks.
Get involved, join the activities, and learn how to improve blood safety for every patient.
Make the most of your super at tax time
The end of the financial year is a perfect time for you to check that you’re making the most of tax and your super. A few easy steps before 30 June could help you grow your savings and potentially pay less tax.
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EmploymentOpportunitiesandVacancies
A06 Information Systems Manager
Safety, education, risk and quality unit – Vincent campus
Classification Level: A0 6
The roles functions include:
Status: Full time
· Establishing processes that achieve the strategic objectives of the Service in relation to information management matters
· Undertaking assessments with detailed analysis and supporting recommendations regarding information management systems and processes that will assist the Mental Health Service Group Director and Senior Management in managing and improving health outcomes
· Providing advice and information representing the Hospital and Health Service as required by the Mental Health Service Group Director
· Maintaining linkages with the Clinical Systems, Collections and Performance Unit, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch, Department of Health who is responsible for fulfilling the state’s responsibility relating to the collection and reporting of information for mandatory specialised clinical health data sets and reform initiatives.
The position plays a critical role in the implementation of current and future mental health information systems that relate to the clinical service delivery and funding models of service.
Applications close: 25th June 2026
Service Group Director
Facilities & Integrated Support Services
Classification Level: HSO.01
Status: Full time
Duration: This is an expression of interest to obtain a candidate pool to draw from (within the next 12 months) for future backfill requirements up to six [6] months (in total).
Rewarding career progression opportunity for existing employeesprofessional development through capability building and higher duties.
This position will:
The Service Group Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and provides strategic, operational, and professional leadership for a defined clinical service group within Townsville HHS. The role is responsible for providing high level, expert advice to the COO and Executive Leadership Team and for ensuring effective performance and governance across the Service Group.
In FISS, this role will lead a broad range of non clinical and enabling services, including facilities and asset management, infrastructure and capital works delivery, engineering and maintenance services, support and hospitality services, campus management, security, emergency planning and business continuity, and other essential services that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable clinical operations across the health service.
Requirements:
Strategic & Executive Leadership: Provide executive leadership for FISS, contributing expert advice to the Townsville HHS strategic vision, leading service and asset transformation, and representing the organisation in statewide forums.
Governance, Performance & Resource Management: Establish and maintain strong business, commercial, and asset governance frameworks to drive accountable, evidence based decision making, effective financial and workforce management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in service delivery across complex systems.
Collaboration, Change & Capability: Partner with stakeholders to enable integrated service delivery, lead major projects and organisational change initiatives, foster a learning and safety focused culture, support workforce capability development, and ensure culturally capable services aligned with THHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce strategies.
Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Enquiries to: Susan Freiberg (07) 4433 0079
To apply or for a copy of the role description please email: THHS_COO@health.qld.gov.au
Service Group Director
Women’s and Children’s
Classification Level: HES2.1
Status: Full time
Duration: This is an expression of interest to obtain a candidate pool to draw from (within the next 12 months) for future backfill requirements up to six [6] months (in total).
Rewarding career progression opportunity for existing employeesprofessional development through capability building and higher duties.
This position will:
The Service Group Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and provides strategic, operational, and professional leadership for a defined clinical service group within Townsville HHS. The role is responsible for providing high level, expert advice to the COO and Executive Leadership Team and for ensuring effective performance and governance across the Service Group.
In the WCSG, this role will lead a comprehensive range of maternity, neonatal, women’s health and paediatric services, including midwifery and obstetric services, neonatal intensive and special care services, gynaecology and reproductive health services, paediatric medical and surgical services, children’s inpatient and outpatient services, and community based child health programs across the region.
Requirements:
Strategic & Executive Leadership: Provide executive leadership for a large clinical service group, contributing to the Townsville HHS strategic vision, leading service transformation and sustainable tertiary service development, and representing the organisation at a statewide level.
Governance, Performance & Resource Management: Establish strong clinical and business governance to drive accountable, evidence-based decision making, effective financial and workforce management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in patient-centred care within complex health systems.
Collaboration, Culture & Equity: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated services, lead organisational change, foster a learning, research and education culture, and ensure culturally capable services that improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Enquiries to: Susan Freiberg (07) 4433 0079
To apply or for a copy of the role description please email: THHS_COO@health.qld.gov.au
Public Health Physician
Director
Corporate Services – Townsville University Hospital
Classification Level: L18 – L27
Status: Full-time
Duration: This is an expression of interest to obtain a candidate pool to draw from (within the next 12 months) for future backfill requirements up to six [6] months (in total).
Rewarding career progression opportunity for existing employeesprofessional development through capability building and higher duties.
This position will: Provide high level leadership and management of the Public Health Unit in the delivery of high-quality communicable disease control, environmental health and public health risk assessment and advisory services and contribute to the development of broader public health programs within the health service.
Is this the opportunity for you?
• Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary public health team.
• Ability to lead the surveillance, investigation, and public health management, including clinical management, of communicable diseases prevention and control programs, including the coordination, planning and support of immunisation programs.
• Well-developed skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs utilising a range of population level approaches related to communicable diseases, immunisation environmental health and other public health issues; and initiating, coordinating and/or contributing to human health risk assessments and risk communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communication protocols, the support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and the needs and health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
Applications close: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Enquiries to: Susan Freiberg (07) 4433 0079
To apply or for a copy of the role description please email: THHS_COO@health.qld.gov.au
Clinical Nurse
Continence Advisory Service – OPCS, Kirwan Health Campus
Classification Level: NG6
Status: Part time – 64 hours per fortnight
This is an expression of interest to obtain a candidate pool to draw from (within the next 12 months) for future backfill requirements up to six [6] months (in total).
Rewarding career progression opportunity for existing employeesprofessional development through capability building and higher duties.
This position will:
The role of the Continence Advisor is to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of clients within the Continence Advisory Service by utilising holistic and comprehensive assessment practices to formulate and implement care plans in consultation with the client and other treating clinicians.
The CN role requires a high level of knowledge and restorative nursing practice for the management of continence dysfunction.
Requirements:
Bachelor or Nursing or equivalent certification is mandatory plus AHPRA registration.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
Demonstrated experience in continence management highly regarded.
Knowledge of Commonwealth Home Support Program and My Aged Care highly regarded.
Applications close: 29 June 2026
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Enquiries to: Melody Meekin, Tel: 4433 8911
To APPLY or for a copy of the role description please email: Melody.meekin@health.qld.gov.au
