Join the Team in Emerald as our newest School Based Youth Health Nurse and help young people thrive!

Support secondary students by providing confidential, youth-friendly healthcare, delivering early intervention and running engaging health education sessions. You'll work closely with schools, families and healthcare providers to ensure students receive the right support when they need it.

If you’re passionate about shaping happier, healthier futures for our young people, this is your opportunity to make each school day count! Apply today.

Job details

About us:

The School Based Youth Health Nurse aims to promote positive health outcomes for young people and their families through the provision of a primary health care service centred around the principles of early intervention, assessment and harm minimisation and prevention. The service provides, the opportunity for young people, their parents/carers, and members of the school community to access a health professional in the school setting for matters relating to the health and wellbeing of young people.

About the role:

• Deliver confidential, youth-friendly assessments and brief interventions on physical, mental, sexual, and social health issues for secondary state school students
• Recognise and respond to emerging health concerns (e.g. Mental health, substance use, risk behaviours) and provide early intervention support or referral to appropriate services
• Plan and deliver group education sessions on topics such as sexual health, relationships, mental wellbeing, and risk reduction, aligned with school and community needs.
• Liaise with Primary Health care providers, General Practitioners, mental health services, community organisation, and internal Queensland Health services to ensure students receive appropriate follow up care.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Demonstrate advanced level clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical management and delivery of comprehensive person-centred care.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the relevant standards and processes; engage in incident investigation, risk mitigation strategies that foster and support safe practice.
• Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives and audits, identifying inconsistencies between policy and practice.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $73,803.60 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6F687398

Applications close: Tuesday, 28 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CH6F687398 - Clinical Nurse - School Based Youth (Emerald) (PDF)