At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce through education and training.
- Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, committed to health equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, superannuation, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Enjoy a lifestyle immersed in nature with a short commute for better work/life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in communities while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in nursing and a passion for culturally responsive education.
The predicted salary is between 152685 - 152685 $ per year.
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.
Temporary Full Time - Two year position (with possibility of extension) Cairns based with travel to TCHHS Footprint (other Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service locations negotiable).
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.
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%.
- Salary packaging options.
- 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.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
