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Clinicial Nurse Consultant - Court Liaison Officer
Brisbane, South West Queensland
A permanent full-time opportunity to provide specialist forensic mental health assessment and consultation services to people appearing before magistrates’ courts or detained in watch-houses across South West Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH683381 |
| Closing date | 02-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, full-time |
| Contact person | Courtney Craig-Jones |
| Contact details | (07) 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist forensic mental health expertise in highly complex and sensitive environments. You will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, support diversion and referral pathways, contribute to medicolegal reporting, and provide education and consultation to court and watch-house personnel.
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 HHS 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 in forensic mental health including undertaking mental health assessments (including those people with complex psychosocial circumstances in court settings by using a high degree of independent judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem solving skills and expert clinical judgement in relation to relation to the court and watchhouse environment.
- 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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