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We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse to provide advanced mental health practice, coordinate medication management, support evidence‑based psychological interventions and contribute to high‑quality consumer care. You’ll guide staff, enhance clinical processes and promote a strong recovery‑oriented culture at West Moreton Health.

•Temporary Full-time opportunity!

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

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About the role

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who is accountable for clinical mental health practice at an advanced level. This role supports the delivery of services in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation for adults with severe and enduring mental health needs, primarily with a diagnoses of Personality Disorder within a community mental health setting.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Provide direct clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within the context of a multidisciplinary environment, maintaining an awareness of community and organisational objectives. These services include the use of core discipline assessment skills, diagnostic and formulation skills, treatment planning and case management skills, incorporating knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and other relevant legislations.
• Maintain a high level of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers, and carers and actively participating in multidisciplinary committees as directed by the Team Leader &/or Clinical Leaders.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve clinical experience through engagement in continuing professional development training and formal qualifications.
• Provide clinical practice supervision and mentoring to less experienced staff (where applicable) and contribute to student supervision within the specialised area of community mental health service delivery.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.

• WM685201_Clinical Nurse Living Well Team_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  West Moreton Health Nursing and midwifery professional practice model (PDF)