Clinical Facilitator (Surgical)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Queensland Government's Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead from the clinical floor and mentor nurses across all levels. You will support clinical decision-making, deliver high-quality patient-centred surgical nursing care, and drive education initiatives.

You'll champion education, research and improvement, managing a portfolio on clinical education while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA/AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate certificate or diploma in nursing.
• Experience in education and clinical improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the clinical floor and mentor nurses across all levels.
• Support clinical decision-making and ensure safe, high-quality surgical nursing care.
• Drive education initiatives and develop resources for the Surgical and Education teams.
• Own a portfolio focused on clinical education and research, contributing to quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Mentoring

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate certificate or diploma in nursing

Job description

About us:We are a 36-bed inpatient unit providing surgical care to adult patients across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Our team provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting patients aged 17 years and over through their surgical journey.We care for patients across a wide range of surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Facio-maxillary and Dental (just to name a few!).Behind every bed, procedure and patient journey is a dedicated team working together to provide safe, compassionate and high-quality surgical care.About the role:Lead from the clinical floor. Be a go-to clinical resource, role model exceptional patient-centred care, support clinical decision-making and help the team deliver safe, high-quality surgical nursing care.Grow people and grow yourself. Create a learning culture by supporting and mentoring nurses at all stages , including our undergraduate nurses , while facilitating engaging clinical education and encouraging ongoing professional development.Champion education, research and improvement. Take ownership of a portfolio focused on clinical education and research, get involved in quality improvement projects, and turn evidence into practice. You'll also help develop and refresh education resources alongside the Surgical and Education teams.Build the future of nursing. Work autonomously, collaborate across teams and professional networks, uphold CQHHS standards and values, and explore postgraduate study at AQF Level 8 to keep your career moving forward.About you:You're a Registered Nurse with current NMBA/AHPRA registration, with a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma , or you're ready to commit to completing one within the agreed timeframe.Comfortable stepping up, supporting your colleagues and championing professional nursing practice. You lead with integrity, confidence and a genuine focus on doing what's best for patients, families and the team.Can build strong relationships across the multidisciplinary team, communicate with confidence, navigate tricky conversations, negotiate, consult and resolve conflict.Motivated to deliver a high-quality service and achieve great outcomes for patients and the organisation. You build connections, collaborate across teams and professional networks, and bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to improving care and supporting your colleagues.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $29,459 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693424Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.