Nurse Educator (Mental Health)

Central Queensland Hospital and Hlth Svc; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Flexible work-life balance

Research opportunities

Private health insurance discount

EAP

Fitness passport

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Lead Clinical Education role to oversee education and workforce development for the Central Queensland Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. The role focuses on developing programs that build clinical skills, confidence and capability across the nursing workforce.

You will collaborate with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, promote evidence-based care, and support ongoing professional development and research to improve service

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
• Advanced clinical knowledge in mental health and AOD nursing
• Experience delivering and evaluating clinical education and simulation-based learning
• Strong leadership to build team capability and drive change
• Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice, governance and QA

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education and workforce development across Central Queensland's Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
• Develop and deliver education programs to build nursing capability
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs
• Promote safe, person-centred, evidence-based care through governance and standards
• Support research, quality improvement and ongoing professional development

Skills

Clinical education

Nursing leadership

Education program design

Simulation learning

Quality improvement

Education

RN with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Education platforms

Simulation labs

Job description

About us:Our service has entered an exciting new phase with the opening of our new Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service at Rockhampton Hospital. This state-of-the-art 32-bed facility has expanded inpatient care and includes high and low dependency units, therapy spaces, administrative support spaces, indoor garden areas and safety and layout features for the wellbeing of consumers and staff.Working closely with inpatient, community and primary health partners, our multidisciplinary team takes an integrated approach to supporting the recovery and wellbeing of mental health patients. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, recovery-focused care that makes a meaningful and lasting impact.About the role:Lead clinical education and workforce development across Central Queensland's Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.Develop and deliver education programs that build clinical skills, confidence and capability across the nursing workforce.Collaborate with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and strengthen clinical practice.Promote safe, person-centred, evidence-based care through clinical governance, professional standards and best practice.Support research, quality improvement and ongoing professional development to continually improve service delivery.About you:Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist experience in mental health, alcohol and other drugs nursing.Experience developing, delivering and evaluating clinical education, workforce development and simulation-based learning programs.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build team capability, drive change and improve clinical practice.Knowledge of research, evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement to support safe, high-quality care.What we offer:Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,162 p.m. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesProfessional Development LeaveResearch opportunitiesAccommodation and relocation can be negotiatedFlexible 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) RK6K696521Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 2026#Rockhampton #Adult Inpatient Unit #Inpatient Mental HealthThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.