Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse will provide expert clinical and health service knowledge in relation to a variety of health conditions and have a co-designed approach through community engagement to the development of policy, procedures and work process specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing outpatient services across Metro North.  The Clinical Nurse will apply principles of contemporary evidence-based consumer/person focused care, education, leadership and portfolio management.   

The Clinical Nurse will provide support and direction to the Health Worker and non-registered nursing personnel in more complex situations.

The Clinical Nurse is required to support Metro North Outpatient Strategies provide culturally safe and responsive follow-up to decrease Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient Fail to Attend (FTA) and Did Not Respond (DNR) for outpatient services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) – Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 6 Band 1 and the Queensland Health and Metro North HHS commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing/midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/person centred care.
• High level knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and history, as well as demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health inequalities and health issues faced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including social determinants that impact health outcomes.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

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. 

Job ad reference number: MN563734                 
Close date: 30 May 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