Clinical Nurse - Ipswich Central Community Care Team

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 12.75% super

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a clinician to deliver advanced mental health services within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan and deliver care while collaborating with consumers and carers across the West Moreton region.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, supervision of junior staff and active participation in quality improvement initiatives within community mental health services. Vaccination and registration are mandatory as part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical assessment, planning and delivery in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong communication with consumers, carers and the team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced 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 and mentoring to less experienced staff and students.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes and participate in quality service improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

CPD engagement

Education

Registration with Australian registration authority

Job description

About West Moreton HealthWest 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 HealthWhat we're looking forOur 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 RequirementsVaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within AustraliaWhy choose usPurposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.Professional development 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 applyFor 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.