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Nurse Unit Manager (Clinical Placements), Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit - Cairns
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An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit as a Nurse Unit Manager. As a Nurse Manager you will provide clinical and professional advice and expertise for the professional portfolio of Clinical Placements. This role will work collaboratively within the context of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of evidence-based person-centred care and service planning, supporting a culture reflective of the CHHHS values.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/CAH695425 |
| Closing date | 12-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Julie Sorrell |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6288 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.
The education team works collaboratively with Nursing and Midwifery leaders across the health service to meet organisational priorities and support excellence in patient care. The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research unit team participates in active collaborative relationships with academic partners to facilitate clinical placements and opportunities for nursing and midwifery education and research.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Accountable for NMBA and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing/midwifery practice, professional advice given and for activities delegated to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife, Enrolled Nurse, or unregulated healthcare worker.
- Participate in developing, evaluating, and updating clinical service guidelines, procedures, protocols, standards, and guidelines in collaboration with the Nursing Director Education and Research.
- Utilise and apply the principles of contemporary human, material and financial resource management for the multidisciplinary environment.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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.
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Documents
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