Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Retrieval Services Queensland, Queensland Ambulance Service.

Job details

The role 

The Nurse Educator role, through advanced practice, designs, delivers and evaluates education for clinical staff in rural and remote Hospital and Health Services (HHS) facilities across Queensland, in conjunction with other members of the RSQ Rural and Remote portfolio team. The Nurse Educator provides nursing expertise related to educational best practice and actively encourages and facilitates clinical and professional learning using a variety of methods, including telehealth, to provide education across Queensland. The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet the education needs of staff in rural and remote settings in Queensland in addition to what is offered by HHS education teams. The RSQ Rural and Remote education team work and collaborate as part of the broader RSQ Education and Operational teams and support, lead and contribute to education programs and organisational initiatives across RSQ. RSQ is a 24/7 clinical service. This position will largely require Monday to Friday working hours, however occasional extended and weekend hours may be required.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced level skills and knowledge in the development and application of education programs, translating evidenced based and contemporary nursing education into practice
• Accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of educational products that are in line with best clinical and educational practices
• Collaboratively promotes the use of telehealth technologies across Queensland Health rural and remote facilities in the provision of educational resources/activities to support nurses, midwives and other clinical staff
• Support staff in rural and remote contexts to identify and propose improvements to processes in local environments to support improved clinical care and workforce capacity building
• Assess educational needs, plan, implement and evaluate educational strategies to develop an evidence-based and contemporary product for rural/remote clinicians 

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Demonstrated extensive (greater than 5 years) Emergency, Intensive Care or Critical Care experience
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of contemporary nursing education and practice

Highly desirable

• Completion of post graduate qualification in Nursing/Clinical Education at a Graduate Diploma or Maters level
• Completion of a post graduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing
• Experience working in rural and remote settings
• Experience with simulation based education activities

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NG7 Nurse Educator - Rural and Remote portfolio RD (PDF, 256KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit