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Clinical Nurse - Acute Care Team
Metro North Mental Health. Chermside
This role provides expert clinical knowledge and care for patients with diverse conditions, supporting the Acute Care Team through evidence-based, patient-focused care, education, leadership, and portfolio management. It involves guiding registered nurses and non-registered staff in complex situations, while collaborating with the interprofessional team to enhance patients’ physical wellbeing, manage medication administration, and deliver psychotherapeutic interventions.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH682020 |
| Closing date | 18-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part time 48 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Melanie Ladmore |
| Contact details | (07) 3139 4609 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role provides expert clinical knowledge and care for patients with diverse conditions, supporting the Acute Care Team through evidence-based, patient-focused care, education, leadership, and portfolio management. It involves guiding registered nurses and non-registered staff in complex situations, while collaborating with the interprofessional team to enhance patients' physical wellbeing, manage medication administration, and deliver psychotherapeutic interventions.
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:
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
- Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
- Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.
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
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.
Documents
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