Clinical Nurse - Clozapine Coordinator , Queensland Health

Provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers with a variety of conditions and support the general function of the service.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MH531742
Closing date 16-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full time
Contact person Andrew Patrick
Contact details (07) 3646 6381
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About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for consumers with a variety of conditions and support the general function of the service through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence based consumer focused care, education, leadership and portfolio management. In addition, this role will provide support and direction to Registered Nurses and other non-registered nursing personnel in more complex situations.
The Clozapine Coordinator is a dedicated nursing role that coordinates and manages the clozapine protocols for MNMH-RBWH focussed on supporting all clinical staff in the evidence based interventions and monitoring requirements for the client population prescribed Clozapine aligned to the model of service. The Clinical Nurse in this role is able to autonomously function with this identified client population who are at high risk for suboptimal physical health outcomes related to current mental health treatment. This role supports other clinicians to implement essential Clozapine monitoring and will participate in activity as part of the clozapine care coordination model.
About you
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of employment.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities” found in the role description:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Job ad reference number: MH531742
Close date: 16th January 2024
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 ACCEPTED
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Role Description