Nurse Educator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Training Programs (Cairns)

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements incl 17.5%

Workplace benefits

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns invites applications for a Nurse Educator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Training Programs. This is a temporary full-time role based in Cairns with travel across the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service footprint.

You will lead culturally safe education, clinical mentorship, and workforce development, strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

Qualifications

• The Nurse Educator leads culturally safe education, training and mentorship to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce.
• Role focuses on clinical supervision and workforce development across Torres and Cape communities.
• Contributes to evidence-based practice and health equity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of a skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce through education and mentorship.
• Provide clinical supervision and support across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service locations.
• Foster a culture of learning and professional development to improve health outcomes.

Job description

Nurse Educator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Training Programs (Cairns)

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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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 Burns0499 926 *** 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.

Imagine yourself here? Find out aboutTorres and Cape HHSand theTorres StraitandCooktown and Cape Yorkregions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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