Community Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant

Queensland Government; Charleville, Cunnamulla; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Annual isolation bonus

Return airfares to the nearest city

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Queensland Government in South West Queensland seeks an experienced nurse to provide high-level clinical care in remote communities within the South West Hospital and Health Service. The role offers significant autonomy and a chance to engage with Indigenous communities across Charleville, Cunnamulla, and surrounding areas.

You will work at full scope in a small, remote setting with strong leadership opportunities and community impact, supported by the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical and leadership skills.
• Experience in remote community health settings.
• Interest in working across South West Queensland with Indigenous communities.
• Autonomy in a highly autonomous role.

Skills

Advanced clinical leadership

Rural/remote nursing

Community engagement

Indigenous health awareness

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Your opportunityIn South West Queensland, health service partners are focused on developing a connected system of care that will improve the wellbeing of people impacted by severe mental illness in community settings. Closing the Gap in health outcomes for First Nations peoples is a priority of all models of care in SWHHS and the role will provide an opportunity to work across the South West Queensland and engage with leaders in indigenous communities in remote areas.This role has significant autonomy and would best suit someone with advanced clinical and leadership skills who enjoys working at full their full scope and working in a small, remote community with a vibrant cultural history.The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.Charleville and Cunnamulla are designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award - State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:An annual isolation bonus paid annually!Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!Additional annual leave per annum!Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.What we can do for youUltimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package!Highly autonomous role, a great opportunity to make your mark!People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!Be a part of something biggerSouth West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qldTake a look at what Cunnamulla has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/cunnamulla/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/cunnamulla-qldFor more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.