This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse, particularly those pursuing or considering postgraduate study or seeking greater work-life balance. We are offering multiple permanent and temporary positions within the Education Team, supporting the Medical, Surgical, and Perioperative Services Unit across Gladstone Hospital.

Join CQ Health as a Clinical Nurse Facilitator and help foster a strong learning culture while applying advanced, evidence-based practice. Deliver high-quality nursing care while managing a diverse portfolio across clinical practice, education, and research. Work autonomously within a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and the education of the next generation of nurses.

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 79-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, neonatal nursery, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics. Gladstone Hospital has approximately 282 full time equivalent staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care.

About the role:

• The Clinical Nurse Facilitator provides leadership and contribute to the development of clinical practice by:
  • Planning, developing, facilitating and evaluating evidence based clinical education.
  • Actively engaging in quality activity and research projects and enabling a research culture.
  • Modelling active engagement in professional partnerships/networks across the education/research continuum.
• Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education and up-skilling to nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards.
• Promote a learning culture by encouraging reflection and professional development, providing clinical teaching, in-service education, and assisting/supporting others to maintain portfolios/records of learning.
• Contribute to the support of undergraduate and post graduate students.

About you:

• Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, percept staff and contribute to professional nursing practice with confidence and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality service with the primary focus on achievement of organisational goals for the good of others.
• Proven ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $9,238 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6D680341

Applications close: Sunday, 26 April 2026.

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6D680341 - Clinical Nurse Facilitator (PDF)