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Nurse Educator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Training Programs (Cairns)
Cairns (Other locations negotiable)
Lead the growth of a skilled, confident Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce through culturally responsive education, clinical mentorship, and workforce development across Torres and Cape.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC694613 |
| Closing date | 29-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary Full Time - Two years (with poss. Ext.) |
| Contact person | Eva Burns |
| Contact details | 0499 926 121 Access the National Relay Service |
Temporary Full Time - Two year position (with possibilty of extension)
Cairns based with travel to TCHHS Footprint (other Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service locations negotiable)
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Eva Burns 0499 926 121 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Your role:
The Nurse Educator is a senior clinical leader responsible for strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce through culturally safe education, training, mentorship, and clinical supervision across Torres and Cape communities. The role develops workforce capability and supports evidence-based practice for Health Workers, Health Practitioners, and Hospital Liaison Officers, helping them work to their full scope of practice. By fostering a culture of learning and professional development, the Nurse Educator plays a vital role in improving health outcomes and advancing the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Health Equity Strategy.
Professional and personal motivators!
As a Nurse Educator professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $140,632 - $152,685 per annum.
- Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%.
- Salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave.
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance.
- Rich Indigenous Culture.
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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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