At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver educational services for nurses and midwives at Townsville Hospital.
- Company: Join the vibrant Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, superannuation contributions, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nursing education while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing required; postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 5390 - 5852 $ per month.
Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
About your opportunity:
The Nurse Educator (NE) is a Registered Nurse who works at an advanced level of practice and is responsible for leading and delivering educational services that foster an evidence-based learning culture for nurses and midwives across Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). CER supports educational initiatives within the wider HHS and aims to enhance staff knowledge and skills with high-quality, accessible training, professional development, and research opportunities to ensure THHS has a skilled and capable workforce that supports the organisation's overarching vision and purpose.
About your new employer:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways. Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Salary range: $5390.40 to $5852.40 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Travel: This position may be required to travel to (via small planes or ferry), and work at, other facilities located within the THHS, e.g., participate in clinical activities or meetings for planning, quality, performance and education. This may involve day and/or overnight stays. The successful applicant must be able to commit to this requirement.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- Working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, e.g., Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Applications close: Monday, 31 August 2026.
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