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Nurse Educator (Mental Health and Specialist Services)
Southport
The Mental Health Education team consists of an Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Educators and Clinical Facilitators. The team facilitates opportunities for learning and excellence in clinical education, workforce development and growth through coordination and delivery of best practice education services and research within the division of MHSS and across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC683111 |
| Closing date | 28-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sian James |
| Contact details | 0418 258 266 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Educator (Mental Health and Specialist Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing education programs and strategies to meet identified learning and workforce development needs in the Division of Mental Health Specialist Services
- Continually develop and review contemporary mental health education in alignment with service priorities
- Facilitate the role development of others by succession planning, role modelling and mentoring.
- Deliver regular education and training reports by effectively managing education and training data
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Masters in Mental Health Nursing
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $139 951 - $151 949 per annum
About Us
The Division of Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) provides a range of services that has integrated both hospital and community health services within its service lines that include Adult and Older Persons Mental Health Inpatients, Adult and Older Persons Mental Health Community Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Specialist Programs and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 28 May 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC683111
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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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