Clinical Facilitator

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Biloela; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Queensland seeks a Nursing Education and Research Leader to support graduate Registered Nurses during their transition into practice, creating a strong learning culture through face-to-face teaching, clinical support and close collaboration with graduate nurses, clinical units and multidisciplinary teams.

The role leads evidence-based clinical education, planning, delivering and evaluating learning that strengthens nursing practice and improves

Responsibilities

• Support and guide CQ Health graduate Registered Nurses during their transition into the profession.
• Create a strong learning culture through face-to-face teaching, clinical support and collaboration with graduate nurses, units and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead evidence-based clinical education, planning, delivering and evaluating learning that strengthens nursing practice and contributes to patient outcomes.
• Drive clinical practice improvement through quality activities, research, change management and policy contribution.
• Provide early clinical leadership by modelling professional practice and building partnerships across education, research and clinical practice.

Job description

About us:

Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit supports nursing and midwifery staff across CQ Health through education, professional practice development, research and clinical practice improvement. Led by the Nursing Director of Education and Research, the multidisciplinary team includes Nurse and Midwifery Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Facilitators, Student Facilitators, a Transfusion Nurse and Librarians, with professional links extending to education teams across Gladstone, Emerald, Aged Care and Mental Health.

About the role:

• Support and guide CQ Health graduate Registered Nurses, helping build confidence, capability and safe clinical practice during their transition into the profession.
• Create a strong learning culture through face‑to‑face teaching, clinical support and close collaboration with graduate nurses, clinical units and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead evidence‑based clinical education, planning, delivering and evaluating learning that strengthens nursing practice and contributes to positive patient outcomes.
• Drive clinical practice improvement through quality activities, research, change management and contribution to policies and procedures.
• Provide early clinical leadership by modelling professional practice, emotional intelligence and person‑centred communication while building partnerships across education, research and clinical practice.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a current annual practising certificate, and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience supporting and guiding staff, graduates and students, with the ability to build confidence and capability in clinical practice.
• Strong education and facilitation skills, including assessing learning needs, developing and delivering education strategies, and evaluating their effectiveness.
• A collaborative, growth‑focused approach, with the ability to build productive relationships across students, graduates, clinicians and education providers, participate in professional networks and contribute to a strong learning culture.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $111,944 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 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.

Applications close: Monday, 5 October 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.