Based at Biloela Hospital, this exciting Nurse Educator role reaches across the Banana region, supporting and empowering our rural nursing teams to deliver outstanding patient care.

Join a passionate Education and Research team until October 2027, dedicated to growing knowledge, building confidence and bringing learning to life. From developing education programs and sharing clinical expertise to mentoring staff and championing best practice, you'll help shape the future of nursing across the region.

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for education, strong clinical knowledge and a knack for inspiring others. Rural or Emergency experience, postgraduate qualifications, ALS, PALS and Triage skills are highly regarded.

Love nursing? Love learning? Love helping others shine? This is the opportunity for you!

Job details

About us:

We're passionate about supporting, educating and inspiring our nursing and midwifery workforce to deliver the best possible care! The Education and Research Unit provides education, professional development and clinical practice improvement initiatives to build knowledge, confidence and best practice.

Led by the Nursing Director of Education and Research, our team includes Nurse and Midwifery Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Facilitators, Student Facilitators, a Transfusion Nurse and Librarians. We also maintain strong professional connections with educators across Gladstone, Emerald, Aged Care, Corrections and Mental Health.

Together, we're growing skills, sharing knowledge and making great care even better!

About the role:

Our Nurse Educators are passionate about bringing learning to life! They design, deliver and evaluate nursing education programs, manage learning resources and provide expert support to address the unique educational needs of our rural teams across Central Queensland.

They inspire curiosity, encourage professional growth and champion a culture of learning, helping our nursing teams build confidence, grow their skills and deliver the best possible patient care.

About you:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about nursing, loves sharing knowledge and is ready to make a difference! You will bring:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), current AHPRA registration and practising certificate. A postgraduate qualification at AQF Level 8 is highly regarded, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Clinical know-how: Strong clinical experience, ideally in rural or Emergency Department settings. Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Triage competencies are a big plus!
• Passion for learning: Experience developing, delivering and evaluating education programs, supporting lifelong learning, promoting evidence-based practice and building staff capability.
• Excellent people skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, support multidisciplinary teams, interpret clinical data and inspire others to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,517 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6J696111

Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• BA6J696111 - Nurse Educator (Banana) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)