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Nurse Educator (Cardiac Services) - Cairns
Cairns
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Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Education and Research Unit as a Nurse Educator. You will be operating at an advanced practice level, driving the design, delivery, and evolution of high‑impact nursing education programs. The Nurse Educator leads and supports a culture of development and enquiry which actively encourages and facilitates clinical, professional, and organisational learning within a Supported Practice Framework.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH678408 |
| Closing date | 13-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Julie Sorrell |
| Contact details | 0459 567 698 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit (NMERU) provides a recognised reference point for the educational and training support to nursing and midwifery staff within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). The Nursing and Midwifery education team support the professional development of nursing and midwifery staff working in general acute, specialist areas and community environments across urban, rural, and regional centres through the development of innovative and dynamic strategies (including simulation) within the education programs.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.
- Promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring of less experienced nursing staff working within the cardiac units and at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
- Foster a positive culture of continuous quality improvement, including exemplary leadership practices and role-modelling behaviours, promoting cooperation and collaborative teamwork.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Support the professional development of nursing staff, including Clinical Facilitators, less experienced nursing staff, post-graduate, and undergraduate nursing students and AINs.
- Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to develop and implement assessment, planning, review, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing staff, undergraduate and post graduate students, and AINs within the cardiac units.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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