About the role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service is an advanced clinical practice Registered Nurse who provides clinical support, education and nursing leadership. This position provides expert clinical care and guides clinical practice within a recovery framework.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in management and leadership of mental health systems and processes for contemporary adult mental health services to undertake the role of Clinical Nurse Consultant of an acute mental health inpatient service.
• Demonstrated expert level of contemporary clinical mental health knowledge, expertise, and skills in acute mental health clinical practice for people over the age of 18.
• Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative counsel and clinical expertise as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a complex stakeholder and system framework with internal Queensland Health services including external government, non-government, and private health sector service providers to achieve the optimum outcomes for the client.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical leadership in quality improvement, service evaluation and research initiatives
• Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 or working towards obtaining.
• Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing would be desirable.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

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 –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

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.