Clinical Nurse

Health; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development includingMent

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Health in Ipswich is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide advanced mental health clinical services, including assessment, treatment planning and case management for adults with severe and enduring mental illness in a community setting.

The role requires AHPRA registration and offers opportunities for supervision, mentorship, and professional development within a multidisciplinary team. This is a temporary full-time position based in Brisbane West/Ipswich region.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Position requires advanced clinical mental health practice in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced direct clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Maintain high level of communication with the multidisciplinary team, consumers, and carers.
• Provide clinical practice supervision, preceptorship, role modelling and mentoring to less experienced staff.

Skills

Registered nurse

Advanced clinical nursing

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

# Clinical Nurse**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Ipswich**Expand your skills in a unique clinical environment!****Temporary Full-time opportunities available!**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, recovery and evaluation for adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community mental health setting.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Health - Nursing || Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) || Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region || Job ad reference | QLD/WM692008\\_08 || Closing date | 22-Sep-2026 || Job duration | ASAP for 12 months || Contact person | Poulstin Pallassery Davis || Contact details | 3817 2555 Access the National Relay Service |**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.Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.**What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health****What we're looking for**Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:* Provide an advanced level of 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, preceptorship, role modelling and mentoring to less experienced staff and contribute to student supervision within the specialised area of community mental health service delivery.* Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality service improvement activities consistent with organisational planning that enhance the delivery of discipline specific and multidisciplinary services within the local service area.**Mandatory Requirements:*** Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF)* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).**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 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.**