Nurse Educator Western Sector

Your opportunity

The Nurse Educator is a senior level clinician who is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise and advanced nursing practice level, supporting nursing workforce development and growth through co-ordination, development, and delivery of best practice education services.

This role will support an appropriately skilled workforce to deliver evidenced based person-centred care.

As a Nurse Educator you will demonstrate a specialised expertise and/or skill set in the provisions of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, innovative educational preparation and delivery, relevant legislation, and context of rural and remote nursing.

The position sits within the Nursing and Midwifery Team and facilitates opportunities for learning and development via innovation of the design, implementation and evaluation of education programs and the efficient management of education resources.

The Nurse Educator reports to the Nursing Director Nursing and Midwifery Education, Nursing and Midwifery Services with professional links to service leads.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
• Work within a focused team, that appreciates innovation! 
• Work in a gorgeous small-town community on a part-time basis!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld 

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/