Team Leader - Clinical Nurse Consultant

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

12.75% employer superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Team Leader for CYMHS/AMYOS in the Brisbane region. The role combines advanced clinical expertise with operational leadership to guide a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care for children and youth.

You will provide expert clinical supervision, drive quality initiatives and workforce development, and contribute to direct care, crisis intervention and outreach services across Redcliffe

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise CYMHS and AMYOS teams to deliver evidence-based mental health services for children and young people.
• Provide advanced specialist clinical expertise and leadership in assessment, treatment and recovery-oriented care.
• Drive service improvement, research and quality activities to enhance consumer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on clinical practice and service delivery.
• Manage workforce performance, development and operational priorities while fostering a positive team culture.
• Support children, young people and families through specialist assessment, treatment and outreach services.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Child and youth mental health

Assessment and treatment

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

About the roleAs the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Team Leader for the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) and Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS), you will provide advanced clinical expertise while leading the delivery of specialist mental health services for children and young people across the Redcliffe and Caboolture catchments. This role combines operational leadership, clinical governance and advanced nursing practice to support high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care.You will lead an interprofessional team, providing operational and clinical supervision while driving service improvement, workforce development and quality initiatives. The role also contributes directly to clinical care, supporting children, young people and their families through specialist assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and outreach services.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Lead and supervise multidisciplinary CYMHS and AMYOS teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health services for children and young people.Provide advanced specialist clinical expertise, consultation and leadership in child and youth mental health assessment, treatment and recovery-oriented care.Drive service improvement, research, innovation and quality activities to enhance consumer outcomes and strengthen team capability.Provide expert advice to senior leadership on clinical practice, service delivery and emerging child and youth mental health service needs.Manage workforce performance, professional development, resource utilisation and operational priorities while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.