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Clinical Nurse
Chermside
Provide advanced mental health nursing care and clinical leadership within a specialised crisis stabilisation service.
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/PCH688502 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Eleanor Brayshaw |
| Contact details | (07) 3139 7267 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Clinical Nurse – Crisis Stabilisation Unit provides expert clinical nursing care and leadership within Metro North Mental Health, supporting consumers experiencing acute mental health needs. The role delivers advanced, evidence-based and consumer-focused care within the Crisis Stabilisation Unit while promoting recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches to treatment and support.
The successful candidate will provide advanced clinical assessment, care planning, intervention and coordination of care for consumers with complex presentations. The role also supports the operational functioning of the unit through education, leadership, quality improvement activities and portfolio management while providing guidance and support to nursing and multidisciplinary team members in complex clinical situations.
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:
- Provide advanced clinical nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to support consumers experiencing acute mental health concerns.
- Demonstrate leadership in clinical decision-making and provide support and direction to nursing staff in complex and rapidly changing situations.
- Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed care while delivering high-quality, consumer-centred mental health services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and coordinated care, discharge planning and positive consumer outcomes.
- Contribute to education, quality improvement, research and service development activities that enhance clinical practice and service delivery within the Crisis Stabilisation Unit.
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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