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Nurse Educator
Capricorn Coast Hospital
Love developing others and influencing practice? Capricorn Coast Hospital is on the lookout for a Nurse Educator to join our skilled and supportive Team!
Design and deliver education programs, mentor clinicians and drive a culture of learning and development – all while providing expert clinical leadership. You’ll need a postgraduate qualification in clinical education or research to get started (or a commitment to completing one!).
Give your career a lesson in growth and help others reach their full potential as our newest Nurse Educator. Apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6F687063 |
| Closing date | 16-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 31.6 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Julie Kahl |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6513 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Education and Research Unit provides Nursing and Midwifery education, professional practice development services and Clinical Practice Improvement initiatives for nursing and midwifery staff, to facilitate the achievement of best practice health service delivery requirements. The Education and Research Unit is led by the Nursing Director of Education and Research.
About the role:
- The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is accountable at an advanced practice level for the design, implementation and assessment of nursing education programs, managing educational resources and providing nursing expertise related to educational issues within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).
- The Nurse Educator leads and supports a culture of development and enquiry which actively encourages and facilitates clinical, professional and organisational learning.
- Responsible for the provision of nursing care including complex care that meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Standards for practice and other professional practice standards relevant to the position.
- Provide education leadership and expertise and act as a clinical resource, mentor role model, and technical expert within the multidisciplinary team environment.
About you:
- Appointment to this position requires current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A relevant postgraduate qualification at an AQF level 9 in which clinical education was a large component or a research higher degree is a requirement of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion of the required post-graduate study within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance review process.
- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in professional issues including Scope of Clinical Practice of all Nursing and Midwifery roles, Supported Practice Framework and application of requirements of refresher, reskilling and re-entry participants.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $86,683.98 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $70.58 - $76.63 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F687063
Applications close: Thursday, 16 July 2026
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