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SalaryProvide high-quality, student-centric contemporary teaching and research in the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education offered within Nursing and Midwifery at JCU
- 36.25 hour working week | 12 month fixed-term contract
- Be at the forefront of Nursing and Midwifery in the tropics
- Remote working opportunity
- ACAD level B: $103,238 - $121,815 + 17% super
We now offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic team in the College of Healthcare Sciences as a Lecturer, Nursing and Midwifery. This Full-time, 12-month fixed-term appointment can be performed remotely.
About Nursing at JCU
James Cook University (JCU) Nursing and Midwifery is a leader in regional, rural and tropical healthcare sciences. A vibrant learning culture fosters highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. With an emphasis on authentic learning, compassionate care, support to succeed and cultivation of curiosity, JCU Nursing and Midwifery students develop the confidence and experience to be valuable healthcare professionals. We now have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic team in the College of Healthcare Sciences.
What you can accomplish in the role
As a credentialled and experienced Diabetes Educator you will coordinate the online Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education and provide innovative learning activities and assessments that facilitate engaged learning experiences for a diverse range of students. Additionally, you will engage in research endeavors, contribute to curriculum development, and offer consultation services both within the University and across healthcare facilities in North Queensland.
Qualifications required
You will need a postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Education, current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration with a relevant health discipline and be a credentialled Diabetes Educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
What you will bring to your role
You will demonstrate extensive clinical experience in the field of diabetes education and have a passion for learning, teaching and curriculum development, specifically using online teaching approaches. As a flexible innovative person, you are able to utilise your strong interpersonal and effective communication skills as you work across disciplines to deliver engaging content.
Why you’ll love working JCU?
At JCU we firmly believe that people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. We live by our values and deliver against our Strategic Intent in an environment that values respect, excellence and delivering a sustainable future for the people of the Tropics.
We support our people through the provision of:
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
- Annual leave loading
- Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
- Up to 6 months paid maternity leave
- 36.25-hour full-time working week
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible working options
- Attractive options for salary packaging
- Staff study assistance and paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development support
- Career enhancement opportunities
- Fitness Passport
- Access to online media subscriptions
- Corporate discount on health insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
- Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre and primary school, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym. (Townsville only)
- Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate academic interested in contributing to this valuable area of our university, please visit the Careers at JCU website - vacancy reference 18880
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Tracey Ahern on (07) 4781 5*** or via email ************@jcu.edu.au
