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First Nations Clinical Nurse Consultant
Ipswich and Goodna
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Child Health Team! • West Moreton is the fastest growing health region in the state. We provide health care to more than 320,000 people across 9,500 kilometres. Spanning from Boonah in the south, Esk in the north, Gatton in the west and metropolitan Ipswich in the east, our region is both culturally and geographically diverse. We have more than 4,600 staff working in our hospital and health services. There is no better time than now to join our ever growing First Nations Workforce!
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM644381_06 |
| Closing date | 10-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alison Campbell |
| Contact details | 38172311 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The First Nations Clinical Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who has an advanced level of autonomous, clinical, and professional practice in child health nursing care. They support the planning of care for First Nations children and families with complex needs and vulnerabilities by optimising their journey through working in partnership with the family. With a strong focus on universal child and family health and wellbeing outcomes, they enable equitable and enhanced access to services for all children and families.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant works in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide family centred, quality and safe care. This role provides the delivery of clinical care and support specific to Child Health Services within Women, Children & Family Division of West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge, skills, experience, and competence as an RN in Child Health nursing practice with an ongoing commitment to:
- Advancing clinical knowledge and skills in family focussed care.
- Providing collaborative care and engaging in reflective practice that positively impacts client outcomes.
- Working with integrity and commitment to client, service, and organisation goals.
- Building and maintaining partnerships with organisations invested in the health and wellbeing of First Nations families, providing opportunities to collaborate in care.
- An understanding of the social determinants of health affecting First Nations children and families.
- Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication, and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard in the Women, Children and Family division.
- Demonstrates expert level of contemporary clinical child health knowledge, expertise and skills in child & family practice and leadership enabling the delivery and supporting high quality care provision.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervision/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
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.
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WM644381_06 First Nations Clinical Nurse Consultant_RD (PDF, 222KB)
Role Description
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
