Provide high level educational leadership to enhance the culture of learning within the clinical environment

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Educator (Newborn Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Lead and support a culture of ongoing learning and workforce development
• Coordinate education, research and quality improvement initiatives
• Support ethical decision making to achieve individual and team learning and development
• Facilitate the role development of others by succession planning and mentoring 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) 

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000! 

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $132,562 - $143,924 per annum 

About Us

The Newborn Care Unit (NCU) at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is currently funded to operate 12 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and 24 Special Care Nursery (SCN) cots. All babies are cared for in single family rooms. GCUH delivers 5500 babies per year with a similar number of births at the NCU referral units around the Gold Coast and northern NSW. The NCU functions at Level 6 in the Clinical Service Capability Framework for Neonatal Services Queensland. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 25 October 2024. 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. 

Job Ad reference: GC593714 

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

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