The Clinical Nurse provides a high level of specialist clinical nursing practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to clients across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The position promotes harm minimisation and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the broader community.
What's on offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
What you'll do:
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 8, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB11) 2022 – Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 6.1 and the Queensland Health and CQHHS commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Provision of a sound level of clinical services (which includes medication management and administration, crisis intervention treatment, provision of psychoeducation, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention of physical health comorbidities, liaison, and education) in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate ability to manage a complex clinical caseloads and independent clinical practice.
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols, for the multi-disciplinary team that supports continuum of care.
What we're looking for:
• Mandatory qualification/s: Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: Previous experience working within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs environment.
• Proof of qualification: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.
• Proof of identity documents: Candidates must provide certified copies of requested proof of identify documents for the purposes of General Criminal History and National Police Certificate checks.
• Disclosure of Serious Disciplinary History: Under the Public Sector Act 2022, applicants are required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action taken against them.
• Shift work: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Licence to operate vehicle: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Travel: Travel throughout the health service may be required as part of this position.
• Vaccine Preventable Diseases: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment
Health Employment Directive No. 01/16:
o Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
o Varicella (chicken pox)
o Pertussis (whooping cough)
o Hepatitis B
o All new employees who will be working in clinical areas must be assessed for their risk of tuberculosis and screening undertaken if required.
Further vaccinations may be required due to risks for a role; examples include:
o Hepatitis A – Workers in regular contact with untreated sewerage
o Q Fever – Research or Laboratory staff regularly handling specimens
Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or involvement in Quality management and research processes within an integrated mental health service.
• Demonstrated competence at an advanced level in the nursing care of clients with serious mental illness including an advanced knowledge of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and undertake independent practice.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop and support staff in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute towards the efficient management of resources in an integrated mental health service.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quality communication skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex and challenging situations in the acute environment.
What's on offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
What you'll do:
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 8, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB11) 2022 – Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 6.1 and the Queensland Health and CQHHS commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Provision of a sound level of clinical services (which includes medication management and administration, crisis intervention treatment, provision of psychoeducation, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention of physical health comorbidities, liaison, and education) in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate ability to manage a complex clinical caseloads and independent clinical practice.
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols, for the multi-disciplinary team that supports continuum of care.
What we're looking for:
• Mandatory qualification/s: Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: Previous experience working within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs environment.
• Proof of qualification: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.
• Proof of identity documents: Candidates must provide certified copies of requested proof of identify documents for the purposes of General Criminal History and National Police Certificate checks.
• Disclosure of Serious Disciplinary History: Under the Public Sector Act 2022, applicants are required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action taken against them.
• Shift work: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• Licence to operate vehicle: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Travel: Travel throughout the health service may be required as part of this position.
• Vaccine Preventable Diseases: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment
Health Employment Directive No. 01/16:
o Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
o Varicella (chicken pox)
o Pertussis (whooping cough)
o Hepatitis B
o All new employees who will be working in clinical areas must be assessed for their risk of tuberculosis and screening undertaken if required.
Further vaccinations may be required due to risks for a role; examples include:
o Hepatitis A – Workers in regular contact with untreated sewerage
o Q Fever – Research or Laboratory staff regularly handling specimens
Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or involvement in Quality management and research processes within an integrated mental health service.
• Demonstrated competence at an advanced level in the nursing care of clients with serious mental illness including an advanced knowledge of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and undertake independent practice.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop and support staff in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute towards the efficient management of resources in an integrated mental health service.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quality communication skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex and challenging situations in the acute environment.
