Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to be responsible for the provision of consultation-liaison community forensic services, with a focus on capacity building of other general mental health staff and Hospital and Health Service (HHS) treating teams.

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About the role

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to be responsible for the provision of consultation-liaison community forensic services, with a focus on capacity building of other general mental health staff and Hospital and Health Service (HHS) treating teams. The role provides training, mentoring, and support for less experienced clinicians in the forensic service, as well as provision of supervision to other mental health staff, where required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement to in community forensic nursing.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of forensic intervention services, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care and contribute to the development of the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with others in the provision of policy advice on issues relating to professional and clinical practice, education and research relating to forensic mental health services.
• Practice collaboratively within the interprofessional health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.
• Provide ongoing support, assistance, and training to treating mental health teams in the management and monitoring of patients with complex forensic issues (including a mandated role with Forensic Order patients under the MHA2016).

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• MH577094- Role Description (PDF, 485KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit