Intake Clinician

Broadbean ATS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility work arrangement

Discounted health insurance

Continual professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Damascus Health Services at Brisbane Private Hospital seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Intake Clinician. This role emphasizes autonomous practice, complex clinical decision-making and patient advocacy to ensure safe access to care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide evidence-based clinical guidance, and coordinate admissions within a multidisciplinary team. AHPRA registration and extensive mental health experience are required to deliver patient-centred

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Extensive mental health experience and risk assessment expertise.
• Experience in intake, triage, emergency assessment or care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments for admission.
• Apply advanced clinical judgement to assess admission suitability.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses and referrers to facilitate admissions.
• Provide clinical advice and care pathway recommendations to families and referrers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to quality improvement and WHS programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Are you an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse with exceptional assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where sound clinical judgement and patient advocacy are essential?

Damascus Health Services at Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Intake Clinician to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomous practice, complex clinical decision-making, and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Damascus Health Services provides evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing alcohol and prescription or over the counter medication within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The service comprises of 44-bed inpatient beds and a dedicated Day Program service.

Key Responsibilities

As the Intake Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and appropriate access to care through comprehensive assessment and clinical triage processes. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments of individuals seeking admission, many of whom may present in acute distress or crisis.
• Applying advanced clinical judgement and critical thinking to assess suitability for admission and identify potential risks.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, Nurse Unit Managers, referrers, patients, and carers to facilitate timely and clinically appropriate admissions.
• Providing expert clinical advice, consultation, and care pathway recommendations to referrers, patients, and families.
• Assessing complex presentations and determining alternative treatment options or referral pathways when admission criteria are not met.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and Work Health and Safety programs.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Extensive experience in mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and comprehensive risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical decision-making in complex and rapidly changing situations.
• Previous experience in intake, triage, emergency assessment, or care coordination roles.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility work arrangement to support work-life balance
• Discounted health insurance (permanent staff)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

If you are an experienced clinician with strong critical thinking skills, a passion for patient-centred care, and the ability to make sound clinical decisions in complex situations, we would love to hear from you.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.