About us:

The Cairns Skills Centre, located within the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit at Cairns Hospital, is a CHHHS-wide resource responsible for the delivery of simulation-based education and clinical skills training to healthcare professionals and students across Far North Queensland. The Centre supports improved patient outcomes through the provision of contemporary, hands-on learning experiences that enhance clinical competence, communication, situational awareness, and teamwork. Supported by an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, educators, facilitators, and resuscitation specialists, the Centre manages advanced simulation and training facilities and provides support and governance to six satellite Pocket Centres across CHHHS.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will...

Maintain productive multi-disciplinary working relationships by practicing effective interpersonal communication skills, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours and the resolution of conflicts.

Assist in the development, design,



delivery and evaluation of scenario-based simulation education and clinical skills training.

Practise collaboratively and provide clinical leadership and advice within the interdisciplinary health care team to promote high standards of simulation education, effective learning outcomes, including the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work setting.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Simulation Coordinator) - Cairns (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland