Clinical Facilitator

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Moura; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Nurse Educator to support graduate nurses through their transition into professional practice. You will lead education initiatives, collaborate with clinical units and contribute to evidence-based teaching and practice improvement.

The role emphasises mentorship, advocacy for learning, and partnerships across education, research and clinical practice, with opportunities for professional development and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with an active annual practising certificate.
• Experience supporting staff, graduates and students to build confidence in clinical practice.
• Strong education and facilitation skills with ability to assess learning needs and evaluate education strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide CQ Health graduate Registered Nurses during their transition into the profession.
• Lead face-to-face teaching, clinical support and collaboration with graduate nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead evidence-based clinical education planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Drive quality and practice improvement through research, change management and policy contribution.
• Provide early clinical leadership by modelling professional practice and person-centred communication.

Skills

Education facilitation

Learning needs assessment

Curriculum development

Collaborative relationships

Clinical practice improvement

Emotional intelligence

Communication with students

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA registration with annual practising certificate

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

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.