Love clinical practice but feel the pull toward teaching, leadership and shaping the future workforce? This role lets you do all three without stepping away from patient care.

As a Clinical Facilitator (Student Placement), you’ll guide and inspire student and graduate nurses across Yeppoon and Mount Morgan, working autonomously while supported by a progressive Education and Research Unit. You’ll model advanced, evidence-based practice, influence learning cultures on the floor, and contribute to education, quality and research initiatives that genuinely lift clinical standards.

If you’re ready to expand your scope, lead with purpose and leave a lasting mark on the next generation of nurses - this is where your experience makes its biggest impact.

Job details

About us:

The Nursing and Midwifery 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 Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit is led by the Nursing Director of Education and Research. The Nurse Educators, Midwifery Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Facilitators, Transfusion Nurse and Librarians report to the Nursing Director of Education and Research. Nurse Educators in Gladstone, Emerald, Aged Care and Mental Health have professional links with the Education and Research Unit.

About the role:

The Clinical Facilitator is an experienced clinician who is employed across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), to facilitate, guide and support the learning experiences of student nurses and CQHHS graduate registered nurses.

The Clinical Facilitator actively engages in the development of a learning culture, through face-to-face interaction and teaching of student nurses and graduate nurses, whilst liaising with the clinical unit and respective teams.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
  • A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
  • Successful completion of the preceptor program.
  • A certificate 4 in Training and Assessment is highly desirable for this role.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in which clinical education was a component 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.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $129,063 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L672564

Applications close: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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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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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK5L672564 - Clinical Facilitator (Cap Coast and Mt Morgan) (PDF)