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Clinical Nurse
Wacol
• Permanent Full-time opportunity
• Forensic and Secure Services provides specialist secure rehabilitation and forensic mental health services including: High Security Inpatient Service (70 bed), Extended Forensic Treatment Rehabilitation Unit (20 bed), Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (34 bed), Prison Mental Health Services (9 Correctional Centres), General Health Service, Specialist Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service (SMHIDS),Central Staffing Office. Forensic mental health services provide assessment and treatment of people with a mental disorder and a history of criminal offending, or those who are at risk of offending.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM653469_08 |
| Closing date | 21-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Janet Tahal |
| Contact details | 07 32718314 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Clinical Nurse provides expert clinical leadership and care within a specific area supporting the general function of the unit through the application of the principles of best practice, education, leadership and portfolio management.
The Clinical Nurse provides contemporary clinical leadership and care within mental health environment supporting the general function through the application of best practice principles, education, leadership and portfolio management in the application and role modelling of professional nursing practice standards in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).
The Clinical Nurse is accountable for undertaking and coordinating advanced holistic patient care needs inclusive of consumer requirements in accessing, planning, implementation and evaluation within a multidisciplinary service and provide ethical decision making in the achievement of recovery-oriented goals.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Clinical Knowledge
- Advanced leadership and clinical skills in the area of mental health nursing and proactively manages own continuous learning and development.
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of relevant applications, including: Consumer Integrated Mental Health Application (CIMHA) and RiskMan.
Patient Focus
- Builds good rapport with consumers and effectively prioritises and plans own time to deliver a flexible and holistic consumer care service within designated timeframes.
- Takes responsibility and provides leadership and support for Structured Day Programs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Team Focus
- Builds and maintains strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others.
Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the relevant standards and processes and actively identifies areas for improvement, planning and acting to resolve issues with an awareness of community needs.
Work and Professional Values
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of the relevant standards and processes and actively identifies areas for improvement, planning and acting to resolve issues with an awareness of community needs.
Mandatory Requirements:
- 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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WM653469_08 Clinical Nurse_RD (PDF, 232KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
