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The Community Care Team (CCT) provide multidisciplinary community mental health assessment and treatment services to adults affected by mental illness, their family/significant others and carers. The team focuses on a recovery-orientated approach, one that is person-centred, strengths based, collaborative and empowering. There is an emphasis on consumer choice, building resilience and enhancing opportunities for social inclusion and wellbeing.
- Temporary Full-time opportunity to 30 June 2024
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM550932_03
Closing date 22-Mar-2024
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Job duration ASAP to 30/06/2024
Contact person Kerry Neish
Contact details 3818 4800
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About the role
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who is accountable for clinical mental health practice at an advanced level. This role supports the delivery of services in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning, recovery and evaluation for adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community mental health setting.
You will deliver high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions to adult consumers of the mental health service and contribute to the advancement of nursing specific services and optimal clinical outcomes, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education.
About you
Our 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.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
- 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.
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
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.
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 and .
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants
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