Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental health programs

Wellbeing supports

12.75% super

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Queensland seeks a skilled Mental Health Nurse to provide clinical care, monitor physical comorbidities, and support patients with empathy and professionalism.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a multidisciplinary team, safety, and adherence to evidence-based practices in a fast-growing regional health service.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical knowledge in mental health nursing.
• Experience in medication administration and monitoring comorbidities.
• Consistently delivers a high level of service with rapport, listening and empathy.
• Willing to take instructions from MDT members and support others.
• Strong self-management and commitment to safety and quality processes.
• Understanding workplace health and safety, employment equity, and anti-discrimination.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Medication administration

Rapport and empathy

MDT collaboration

Safety and quality

Education

Nursing registration (Australia)

Job description

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.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

What We're Looking For

The ideal person for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Relevant clinical knowledge in mental health nursing.
• Experience in medication administration and the ability to monitor physical comorbidities in consumers experiencing mental illness.
• Consistently delivers a high level of service to consumers and carers demonstrating rapport building skills, listening skills and empathy.
• Willing to take instructions and guidance from other MDT members and a willingness to help and support others to contribute to the successful functioning of the team.
• Strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Commitment to safety and quality processes and delivering evidence-based practices.
• Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.