Nurse Educator

About the work unit / facility

The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit is a 25-bed, mixed-gender, secure inpatient service providing recovery-focused care for consumers experiencing enduring mental illness. The unit supports consumers who require specialist and intensive rehabilitation to build independence and transition to less restrictive or community-based care settings.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $139,951 to $151,949 p.a. 
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
• Access to ongoing career progressional opportunities
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Additional allowances/entitlements as per relevant award/EB agreement
• Flexible working arrangements (dependent upon operational requirements)
• Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate

About your opportunity

In this pivotal role, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of mental health education programs and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen culturally validated practice and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Nurse Educator, you will champion Social and Emotional Wellbeing-informed, trauma-aware and recovery-oriented care by embedding culturally validated mental health interventions into everyday inpatient nursing practice.

Working collaboratively with Program Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Clinicians, Discipline Seniors and education staff across the Townsville Mental Health Service Group, you will plan and facilitate education and professional development initiatives that enhance clinical practice, strengthen workforce capability and support culturally safe, high-quality care.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: John Baird on (07) 4433 9871.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687612

Applications close: 20/08/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.