Clinical Nurse - Acute Care Team

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive salary

Superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging

Career development

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an experienced nurse for a leadership role in a dynamic community mental health setting. You will apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver recovery-focused, consumer-centred care.

You will mentor staff, provide teaching to consumers and families, support ongoing learning, and participate in evidence-based practice within Metro North Health. Flexible work arrangements and strong superannuation are offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical nursing expertise across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in community mental health.
• Provide teaching to consumers and families to enable independence.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced nursing assessment and intervention to respond to changes in health status.
• Deliver recovery-focused, consumer-centred care.
• Contribute to an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Nursing assessment

Clinical leadership

Patient education

Nursing interventions

Job description

About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to apply advanced clinical skills, provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and deliver recovery-focused, consumer-centred care in a dynamic community mental health setting.About youOur 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 expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro 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/careersApplications 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 ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.