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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Forensic Outreach Service
Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City
Temporary Full-time opportunity to deliver specialist forensic mental health expertise through a consultation–liaison model, supporting community mental health teams to assess and manage individuals with complex forensic and high-risk behaviours.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH681910 |
| Closing date | 15-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 11 Months |
| Contact person | Courtney Whitehead |
| Contact details | (07) 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Community Forensic Outreach Service, you will function as a senior clinical specialist, providing expert consultation, advice and support to treating teams across Metro North Health. This role focuses on enhancing clinical decision‑making and risk management through advanced assessment, formulation, and evidence‑informed intervention strategies.
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:
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) - Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 7 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
- Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in CFOS.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement in relation to CFOS.
- Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.
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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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.
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