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Clinical Nurse Manager
The Park
• 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 - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM663596_09 |
| Closing date | 14-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Cephas Chiduku |
| Contact details | 07 3271 8323 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The role of the Clinical Nurse Manager combines the roles of a Nurse Unit Manager and a Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide specialist clinical forensic mental health nursing services and operational leadership to an individual unit within Secure Services.
The Clinical Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse who is an expert practitioner in a specific area of practice. The Clinical Nurse Manager is accountable for the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of high standards of consumer care in the ward/unit.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated specialist knowledge of mental health service imperatives associated with the management of complex consumer care in a Forensic and Secure inpatient environment.
- Demonstrated management and clinical experience and capability with an ability and commitment to practice collaboratively within the Forensic and Secure Services team to deliver high quality care.
- Demonstrated advanced and effective communication, relationship development and maintenance and change management skills.
- Demonstrated contemporary forensic mental health nursing clinical expertise to the level and duration specified in the Mandatory Qualification section.
- Demonstrated skill in management including data analysis, outcome evaluation and service improvement.
- Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management including problem solving, conflict resolution, monitoring staff profile/leave management, management of staff placement including casuals and agency nurses.
- Demonstrates and applies sound knowledge of advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated legislation / policy knowledge and the ability to develop documents supporting the application of same.
- Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- 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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WM663596_09 Clinical Nurse Manager_RD (PDF, 189KB)
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
