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Clinical Nurse Homeless Health Outreach Team
Spring Hill Community Mental Health Centre
Lead outreach mental health care for people experiencing homelessness
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH695593 |
| Closing date | 06-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary full time for 12 months |
| Contact person | Leigh Houghton |
| Contact details | 07 3834 1673 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Join the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) as a Clinical Nurse, providing advanced clinical care and expert nursing support to consumers experiencing homelessness who present with a range of complex health needs. Working within Metro North Mental Health, you will deliver evidence-based, person-centred care while supporting recovery-focused outcomes and promoting health equity for vulnerable members of the community.
In this role, you will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, deliver and coordinate care, provide education and support to consumers and their families, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective service delivery. You will also contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of nursing practice within the service.
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:
- Apply advanced clinical nursing skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for consumers experiencing homelessness and complex mental health needs.
- Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary team members in managing complex clinical presentations.
- Deliver education and support to consumers, families and carers to enhance understanding, recovery, independence and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate safe, recovery-focused and culturally responsive care.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, service development and clinical documentation in line with legislative and professional requirements.
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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