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• Permanent Full-time opportunity

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About the role

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who is accountable for clinical mental health practice at an advanced level. This role supports the delivery of services in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning, recovery and evaluation for adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community mental health setting.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Delivering high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions to adult consumers of the mental health service.
• Contribute to the advancement of nursing specific services and optimal clinical outcomes, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education.
• Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning, and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Provide an advanced level of direct clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within the context of a multidisciplinary environment, maintaining an awareness of community and organisational objectives. These services include the use of core discipline assessment skills, diagnostic and formulation skills, treatment planning and case management skills, incorporating knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and other relevant legislations.
• Maintain a high level of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers, and carers and actively participating in multidisciplinary committees as directed by the Team Leader &/or Clinical Leaders.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve clinical experience through engagement in continuing professional development training and formal qualifications.
• Provide clinical practice supervision, preceptorship, role modelling and mentoring to less experienced staff and contribute to student supervision within the specialised area of community mental health service delivery.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality service improvement activities consistent with organisational planning that enhance the delivery of discipline specific and multidisciplinary services within the local service area.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM636989_05 Clinical Nurse RD (PDF, 248KB)
  Role Description