Description:
, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville Hospital and Health Service , the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region. Townsville University Hospital We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 7 Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/TV635412 Closing date 19-Jun-2025 Fortnightly salary $5081.10 - $5516.60 Job duration Permanent full-time Contact person Katrina Roberts Contact details 07 4433 1827Access the National Relay Service
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Nurse Educator - Paediatrics
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Townsville University Hospital
About the role:
The Nurse Educator is accountable for, at an advanced practice level the design, implementation, assessment and delivery of nursing education programs, managing educational resources, and providing paediatric nursing expertise to educational matters within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).
The Nurse Educator leads and supports a culture of development and enquiry which actively encourages and facilitates clinical, professional and organisational learning within a Supported Practice Framework. The position is responsible for the delivery of the Transition Nurse Education Program for Paediatrics to ensure the learning and development and building capability within the paediatric nursing workforce.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $164,696 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range: $5081.10 to $5516.60 p.f. (NG7)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification) and proof of registration (AHPRA).
- Attainment of Neonatal Specific Competencies are mandatory for all nursing staff working within the Neonatal Unit.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Katrina Roberts on 07 4433 1827.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635412
Applications close: Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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