Clinical Nurse Consultant Triage Sqcc, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Paid study leave

Professional development training

Research opportunities

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Prisoner Triage to provide expert clinical leadership within Custodial Primary Health Service. You will support patient-centred triage and care pathways across prison health centres, guiding practice in collaboration with inter‑professional teams.

The role emphasises advanced nursing practice, stakeholder engagement and development of clinical resources to improve outcomes for incarcerated patients in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge in contemporary primary health care and correctional practice.
• Ability to provide specialist clinical advice and collaborate with stakeholders across service delivery.
• Proven leadership in developing staff resources and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guide patient-centred triage and pathways in prison health centres.
• Lead inter-professional collaboration to improve clinical care and staff development in Custodial Primary Health Service.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Primary health care

Correctional health practice

Leadership

Job description

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Prisoner Triage within Custodial Primary Health Service is an advanced clinical practice registered nurse who provides clinical support and nursing leadership. This position provides expert knowledge, skill and abilities for clinical care and guides clinical practice across prison health centres to support patient centred triage and pathways. This position also supports the Nurse Unit Manager to meet the strategic and operation objectives of patient-centred care within a Correctional Centre and within an inter-professional team framework.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated contemporary expert level of knowledge, clinical nursing skills, expertise and experience in contemporary primary health care and correctional health clinical practice related to assessment, treatment and care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist clinical advice to communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders engaged in service delivery to patients. This includes demonstrated clinical skills and ability in the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships at the individual, agency and inter-sectoral levels.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate a range of health support information programs and other resources for staff involved in the care of patients within a primary health model of care.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the .

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 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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.