Nurse Home Visitor

Are you a Registered Nurse or Midwife who dreams of having the time to implement the strategies you are too time poor to implement in your current position?

Are you a Midwife, looking for a change, and the opportunity to use your knowledge to assist women to become the best Mum they can be, from pregnancy through to toddlerhood, in a truly relationship based model?
Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about Aboriginal health, understands the principles of Primary Health Care and strengths based models of care, and who wants to be able to put these into practice?

WACHS is seeking passionate and self-motivated Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives to work as Nurse Home Visitors in the Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program. This includes working in a strengths based, sustained home visiting program providing education and support to families from the antenatal period to their child’s second birthday. New graduates with previous nursing experience are encouraged to apply. Full time, full time maternity relief (12 months) and part time (19 hours/week) positions available.

The position reports directly to the Team Leader ANFPP (Nurse Supervisor).

Essential Criteria

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with the AHPRA with two years nursing experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities.
• An understanding of the principles of primary health care and strengths based models of care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including intermediate computer skills and ability to use Patient Information Systems and Microsoft Windows based programs.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating efficient time management skills.
• Willingness to undertake professional training.
• Willingness to collaborate with Aboriginal Family Partnership Workers, Aboriginal Health Workers and other Aboriginal staff, to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Valid drivers licence.

Note: WACHS considers being a female as a genuine occupational qualification for the Nurse Home Visitor position and this qualification is authorised under s. 31 of the Anti—Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Desirable Criteria

• Recent experience in maternal/child health, community health or mental health nursing.
• Experience in building therapeutic relationships and the maintenance of therapeutic boundaries.

How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide:
1. A detailed response to the essential criteria listed above and in the position description, available at www.wachs.net.au
2. A copy of your current resume
3. Details of 2 referees (one must be a current supervisor)
4. Please send your completed application to karenj@wachs.net.au
All enquiries can be directed to Emma Ramsay on 02 6882 2751
Closing date: 5pm Friday 13th of December 2019

Expression of Interest into future recruitment

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join our Talent Pool for various types of roles across all of our Facilities and Services

more information here

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Providing community, strength based goal setting for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have Mental health conditions with in Sydney Local Health District.
For further information please use link provided.
https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/aboriginal-mental-health-clinician-registered-nurse-psychologist-occupational-therapist-social-worker-mental-health-clinician-welfare-officer-177022

Nursing Opportunities in Northern Territory Government

Job: Nursing Opportunities in Northern Territory Government

Contact: Kalotina Halkitis via Kalotina.Halkitis@nt.gov.au

Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital have multiple nursing vacancies across all nursing fields.
We offer flexible work options, great career progression and training in specialist areas such as emergency, theatre, and medicine.
Do you know someone who might be interested? Share, like, and tag today.
Apply now - https://ourlifeouthere.nt.gov.au/department/healthcare/nursing-opportunities/

Closes 31 December 2019

Clinical Nurse (Normanton)

Your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse (CN) works in the Normanton Hospital and Community Health providing advanced professional and clinical leadership in the delivery and coordination of professional, safe and quality patient and family centred nursing care. The Clinical Nurse is committed to enhancing and enabling patient experience and outcomes by leading support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at Normanton Hospital.

**This position also offers the following non-standard remuneration - Professional Development Allowance, Accommodation, Rural and Remote allowance and Remote Area Nursing Incentive Program (RANIP)**

Whilst not mandatory,

there is an expectation that applicants will possess or be working towards a post graduate qualification in the specialty clinical area
clinical experience across all areas of rural and remote services would be highly desirable.

Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications.

Potential applicants are encouraged to research the Normanton area (see suggested web sites below) to gain knowledge of the environment in which they will be situated in. Please contact the Director of Nursing (Normanton Hospital and Community Health) for any further information on ph. (07) 4745 2100. www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au or www.savannah-guides.com.au/

Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI332214

Closes January 10, 2020

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Dajarra)

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Dajarra Primary Health Clinic (PHCC) works in collaboration with the Director of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner in providing advanced clinical and professional leadership in the delivery and coordination of patient and family centered care, unit portfolio management.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is responsible for enhancing and enabling patient experience and outcomes by leading support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at Dajarra PHCC.

You will be confronted with cases and challenges you wouldn't find in the metro hospitals!

There is an expectation that applicants will possess or be working towards endorsement with RIPRN or be enrolled in an appropriate Nurse Practitioner course.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI332230

Closing January 12. 2020

Clinical Nurse (Waijungbah Jarjums Service - Identified)

Children’s Health Service are looking for a Clinical Nurse to join their team.

The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Waijungbah Jarjums Service - Identified)
to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to over 550,000 people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will take responsibility for

• Providing, maintaining and role modelling advanced person-focused, evidence-based care
• Engaging in professional development of self and supporting the development of others
• Participating and supporting the implementation of activities related to clinical, professional and organisational learning to contribute to health care outcomes
• Role modelling and uphold nursing and HHS/facility/directorate/service standards, values, codes and guidelines

Requirements for the role

• A Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position
•  It is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 with a current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is essential
• It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: as required by HR Policy B1 measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B

Benefits

• Career Development
• Flexible work policies
• Leave loading
• Mentoring
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture

Salary information

• Temporary full time (up to 16 September 2020, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $3535.50 - $3785.80 per fortnight
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.3 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Acute and sub-acute care in hospital and community settings
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle

About Clinical Nurse
Our newly established Waijungbah Jarjums Child Health service will provide evidenced base care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and families from pregnancy to the first 1000 days or 2 years.

We are looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Child Health Nurse who will bring their lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person into their practice, is able to build strong relationships with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community of the Gold Coast and has a commitment and passion for working within a community co-designed and co-led service.

The ideal candidate will not only be committed to working in partnership with women and their families within a supportive multidisciplinary team but will demonstrate an ability and willingness to actively lead practice change, clinical innovation, contribute to maternity and child health service reform and support a nurse transitioning to becoming a Child Health Nurse.

GCH is committed to attracting the right people for our organisation. To help us with this we have developed a Core Capability Framework which defines the skills and behaviours required to perform successfully as an organisation.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

How to Apply
Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs website - https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC331767
Closing Date 18 December 2019
Job Ad reference: GC331767

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist or Clinical Nurse) Identified

Evolve Therapeutic Services, Child and Youth Services, Mental Health – Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Rockhampton. Classification HP3 or Nurse Grade 6 (1)

Deliver professional clinical services in assessment and treatment of children and young people (and their carer networks) with severe and complex mental health problems and disorders as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to maximise consumer outcomes.

The total remuneration value of up to $46,526 p.a. (HP3) or $47,449 p.a. (CN), is comprised of a salary between $36.41 and $48.84 p.h (HP3) or $46.52 and $49.81 p.h. (CN), up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% leave loading.

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.

Enquiries: Megan Humphris Senior Social Worker (07) 4920 5710
Closing date: Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Job ad reference: RK9K330471
How to apply : https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK9K330471

Graduate Registered Midwife (Identified) Metro South Health Service 

Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and the first health service in Australia to be recognised for excellence in person-centred care by Planetree International. It's also one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. 

Encompassing the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population amongst Queensland's Hospital and Health Services, our diverse community expects – and deserves – to see reflected in our workplace their own faces and hear their own voices and stories informed by lived cultural insights. At Metro South Health, we commit to improving access to jobs and progression opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About the Role
The Graduate Registered Midwife (RM) will be expected to deliver safe compassionate clinical care across the Maternity Service; working collaboratively with the women and the healthcare team to achieve best practice patient outcomes. The RM engages in reflective, analytical practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct person-centred care. The RM continually improves their skills and knowledge developing from graduate to highly skilled Registered Midwife.

Currently, Logan Hospital's maternity services consist of a busy Antenatal Clinic, 4 bed Maternity Assessment Unit, 9 bed Birth Suite and 32 bed Inpatient Ward. Additionally, there is one designated birth-room for women experiencing pregnancy loss. The maternity service is due to be refurbished and capacity increased in the near future.  Logan Hospital maternity services provide care for approximately three thousand five hundred women per year. Logan Hospital maternity service is a level four service providing care for low and moderate risk women and their families. Logan Hospital maternity services, work in partnership with women and their families to provided evidence based, collaborative and contemporary midwifery and obstetric care. Logan Hospital is Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) accredited.

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

Benefits
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team

or through Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/40477745?tracking=TMC-SAU-eDM-SharedJob-13246 

Closing date: 12 December 2019 

Clinical Nurse - Mornington Island

Mornington Island is located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, about 444km north of Mount Isa and 28km off the coast of mainland Australia. It has a unique natural environment and is renowned for its rich Indigenous culture and internationally acclaimed artwork that has emerged from the community. 

Mornington Island Hospital and Community Health provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient and community-based services to a predominately indigenous population. Mornington Island Hospital is a Level 1 facility with nine (9) beds which provide primary and secondary care. Mornington Island Community Health provides health prevention programs and initiatives to promote community wellbeing. Mornington Island is a designated alcohol-free environment. 

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is required to coordinate and deliver acute, primary and community health care services for the Mornington Island Community people in partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders. This position will be required to work in the hospital and/or the community settings as necessary to deliver acute healthcare for the Mornington Island people. The position works over a 7-day roster as necessary including in the nurse led pharmacy. 

Salary: Remuneration package of up to $113,024p.a., comprising salary range of $92,239 - $98,769 p.a. (NG6[1]), recreational leave loading (17.5%), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%), professional development allowance, accommodation, rural and remote allowance and Remote Area Nursing Incentive Program. [Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications] 

Other employment benefits offered may include: shift allowances, locality allowances, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program. 

Can you demonstrate:

• Ability to provide health care to clients in a remote setting from a primary health perspective 
• Knowledge of legislation requirements in regards to medication storage and supply 
• Awareness of current models of care for remote and isolated communities including nursing scope of practice 
• Experience and knowledge of Indigenous health, remote healthcare and emerging models of care 

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website - https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI331857 

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Closes: January 5, 2020

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Renal Vascular Access)

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Renal Services (Vascular Access) in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for providing advanced clinical and professional leadership in the delivery and coordination of patient-centred care, unit portfolio management and professional practice development for nursing and healthcare staff. The CNC is responsible for enhancing and enabling patient experience and outcomes by leading support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at North West Hospital and Health Services.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI331622

Closes January 2

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Transplant Coordinator

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is responsible for enhancing and enabling patient experience and outcomes by leading support, collaboration, and partnership with patient, families/carers and other health service providers at North West Hospital and Health Services.

We are looking for a CNC with specialised clinical expertise for Renal Services (Kidney Transplant) at an advanced nursing practice level.

While not mandatory, there is an expectation that applicants will possess post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post-graduate course related to specialty area.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI331578

Closes December 12

Registered Midwife - Caseload, Midwifery Group Practice

Position Status: Temporary

Yearly salary:$70,702 - $90,686

Position type: Full-time

Job Duration: 12 months, starting January 2020

Classification: Nurse Grade 5

Workplace location: Mount Isa, North West Qld

Contact person: Andrea Mitchell

Contact details: (07) 4744 4449

Job ad reference: QLD/MI331374

Closing date:11-Dec-2019

Senior Mental Health - Disaster Recovery

Status                                  Temporary Full-Time up to 30.06.2021

Division/Hospital              North West Hospital & Health Service, Mount Isa

Salary                                  $106,833 - $114,960 p.a.  

Classification                     NG7

Job ad reference              QLD/MI331292

Closing date                       10-Dec-2019

Contact name                    Robyn Smith

Contact details                 (07) 4744 7188

There is a natural recovery period for individuals who experience psychological distress during and following disasters. Most people are restored to their previous level of psychological and social functioning within weeks or a few months of the event. The prevalence of disaster-associated mental health disorders (typically Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depression) varies from one disaster to another, however research suggests around 33% of those people exposed to significant disaster-related trauma could be expected to need mental health care.   

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position, please refer to the role description.

Your application should be submitted online – visit https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI331292

Nurse Navigator (Navigate Your Health) (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role)

Are you passionate about outcomes for children and young people across Queensland?

We're committed to providing life-changing healthcare for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow.

About the Child and Youth Community Health Services 

The Child and Youth Community Health Services (CYCHS) brings together a variety of specialist community services to help our kids and their families to lead healthier lives.

CYCHS predominantly provides front line health care to communities throughout south east Queensland. In fact, the service provides access to community care to around 470,000 children, which represents 42 per cent of Queensland's children. A range of services are provided across the continuum of care as well as health promotion.

A number of Child and Youth Community Health programs, including Deadly Ears, reach communities throughout the entire state.

The service's 450 (full time equivalent) staff work in and from more than 50 community health centres, plus clinics, hospitals, schools, shops and offices, covering a geographic area beyond Beaudesert in the south to Kilcoy in the north.

Your Opportunity:

The role of Nurse Navigator – Navigate Your Health will be to provide advanced clinical and professional practice, facilitating a safe and efficient patient journey across the continuum of care to support children and young people from both Child Safety and Youth Justice pathways.  This will be facilitated through applying the Nurse Navigator principles of coordinating patient centred care, creating partnerships, improving patient outcomes and facilitating systems improvement. The role will improve complex patient care, increase system efficiencies, and reduce costs by streamlining and coordinating care. 

Noting both the high levels of unmet health needs and over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and Maori/Pacific Islander children and young people in the child safety and youth justice populations, the Nurse Navigator – Navigate Your Health (identified) will also play a key role in ensuring these populations' healthcare needs are supported by the Navigate Your Health service in a culturally appropriate way that builds strong trust and engagement with the patient, family, carers and broader community network.

The Nurse Navigator positions will be appointed within Children's Health Queensland's Division of Child and Youth Community Health Services and located across multiple locations including (but not limited to) South Brisbane, Logan, and Cairns).  The role will have face-to-face engagement with in-scope Child Safety Service Centres, Youth Justice Service Centres, General Practice and other Primary Care Services including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health services. There will be some local travel required to visit these locations.

In alignment with the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer's Nurse Navigator Role Principles, the position of Nurse Navigator (Navigate Your Health) will work across multiple specialities, support nurse led service models and augment existing models of care across services, facilities and/or clinical areas as outlined in the roles and responsibilities section of this role description.

For this job it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted and arguable under Sections 25 and 104 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility 

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.

Further information here

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer -  School of Nursing - Faculty of Health

We seek innovators from the nursing education and research field who can contribute to realising our ambitious agenda to be future-focused in the way we deliver courses, undertake research, and prepare our graduates for a changing health workforce. This will be achieved through creative innovation in learning and teaching,

underpinned by impactful research; and the effective application of technology to achieve best teaching outcomes. Applicants with a strong background in primary health care and mental health nursing are encouraged to apply.

The role of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer will suit applicants who are excited by the opportunity to lead education and research through innovation, and provide students with skills that reflect the needs of the community now and into the future. This will be achieved through connecting and collaborating with industry, the community, consumers of health services, and primary health care providers to address disparities in health outcomes in the community.

For those seeking appointment as Senior Lecturer, these positions are expected to engage in Teaching and Learning and provide leadership in curriculum development. Senior Lecturers are also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research, professional activities and service.

The Senior Lecturer will work closely with academic colleagues to teach across programs of study in undergraduate and postgraduate areas; which may include both clinical and theoretical units. Senior Lecturers will be expected to provide leadership in their area of nursing expertise, and contribute to strengthening our teaching quality, research performance, while partnering with industry and engaging with our community.

The position will report to the Head, School of Nursing for supervision, workload management and performance planning and review. Performance expectations will be clearly outlined as part of the performance planning and review process.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate excellence in undergraduate teaching through the development and promotion of innovative teaching methods and materials.
• Undertake research including publication in high quality peer reviewed journals and collaborate in submission of applications for research grants.
• Coordinate and teach units across all levels of the programs.
• Provide authentic real-world learning and assessment.
• Actively participate in unit and curriculum review and design.
• Engage in professional placement development.
• Supervise research students at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• Effectively engage with industry partners and professional associations at state and national levels.

The successful candidates will be appointed at Lecturer Level B (LEVB) or Senior Lecturer Level C (LEVC) depending on their level of attainment against the positon classification standards outlined in the QUT Enterprise Agreement (Academic Staff).

More Information here

Nurse Unit Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Unit Manager to join the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care team. You will be accountable at an advanced practice level for leading and coordinating the SQCoE to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice, patient centred care within a Healthcare team and is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient human, material and financial resource management.

Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and the first health service in Australia to be recognised for excellence in person-centred care by Planetree International. It's also one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. 

Encompassing the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population amongst Queensland's Hospital and Health Services, our diverse community expects – and deserves – to see reflected in our workplace their own faces and hear their own voices and stories informed by lived cultural insights. At Metro South Health, we commit to improving access to jobs and progression opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About the Role

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is accountable at an advanced practice level for leading and coordinating the SQCoE to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice, patient centred care within a Healthcare team and is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient human, material and financial resource management.

• Accountable for delivery of contemporary nursing practice, patient outcomes and the achievement of associated service performance targets/indicators within the SQCoE. 
• Integrate key objectives from the Metro South/Divisional strategic plans and clinical service profiles into service delivery for the SQCoE.
• Apply and adhere to organisational policies, including policies relating to human resources, work health and safety, and finance including the Business Planning Framework.
• Promote and initiate innovative practice change to meet emerging service needs.
• Utilise advanced, effective communication and negotiation skills and influences the culture towards a common vision, direction and ethical framework.
• Work collaboratively with peers and others to create team cohesion and a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for patients and/or service.
• Participate in the ongoing professional development of self and others at a high level.
• Responsible in the development and sustainability of a culture of learning resulting in a capable and educated nursing/midwifery workforce.

Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence (SQCoE) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, commonly known as Inala Indigenous Health Service, is a Queensland Health service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Located in Inala, 18km South West of Brisbane CBD, our clinic is staffed by GPs, nurses, allied health and Aboriginal Health Workers and visiting medical specialists.  The nursing team includes General Practice Clinic nurses, Child Health nurses, Outreach Immunisation and nurses working in Chronic Disease.  We also provide health-related services at a community level, and our research team is dedicated to finding and publishing evidence about how to improve the health of our patients.  For further information, please see http://www.health.qld.gov.au/iihs/default.asp

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

Benefits

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team

Further information

Applicants are encouraged to apply online here; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MS10325851 - Role Description (PDF, 603KB)

Role Description

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 258KB)

Information Package for Applicants

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator 

Expressions of interest are invited from Aboriginal people who would like to undertake the role as an with the research project titled

The project is a state-wide research project that aims to improve the delivery of culturally secure rehabilitation services to Aboriginal people and improve overall health outcomes for Aboriginal people after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. The study is running from 2017 – 2021. 

involves work in the hospital and community setting to provide education, support, coordination, liaison and advocacy service to participants of the project. Participants of the project are Aboriginal people over the age of 18 years of age who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator will work with participants for 6 months after their stroke or TBI. 

The Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator position is appropriate for someone with the following skills and attributes: 

• Minimum qualification of a Certificate 3 in a relevant field. Preference will be given to individuals with Aboriginal Health Worker qualifications, Enrolled or Registered Nurses. 
• Experience in conducting health or needs assessments with patients and families 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Includes the ability to liaise effectively with other staff, health professionals and external agencies on individual client management matters and on general service issues. 
• Sound problem-solving skills and ability to organise and prioritise work with a client service focus. 
• Skills in computing including word processing, email and internet skills. 
• Interest in brain injury and rehabilitation. 
• Current and valid Class C driver’s license. 
• Satisfactory completion of a Working With Children’s Check and National Police Clearance (less than 1-year old) 

Thorough training, supervision and orientation will be provided. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Meaghan McAllister (Project Manager) at m.mcallister@ecu.edu.au or by telephone: 08 6304 5468. 

To express interest, please send your CV to Meaghan at the above email address. 

Closing 2021

Key features: Housing Affordability, Career Development, Lifestyle and low commute times. - On behalf of our U.S. Clients.
Indicative annual salaries U.S. $48,000-$67,000 ($A 69,000-$A 97,000 ) inclusive of shift allowances + Benefits
Sponsorship will be through the I-140 Application leading to Permanent Residence and a Green Card and subsequent U.S. Citizenship after 5 years for the Nurse, Spouse and dependents below 21.

We are looking for Registered Nurses based in Australia and New Zealand, with between 3-10 Years Nursing Experience who wish to develop their nursing careers in the U.S. Applicants should have completed a Bachelors in Nursing and currently work in an Acute Care Hospital Setting. Required Specialties include ICU, CCU, ER, Medical – Surgical and O.R.

Applicants will benefit from the Housing Affordability Index in the U.S. Mid-West which is twice the affordability factor compared to Australian Cities, a relaxed laid back lifestyle, very low commute times and excellent Career Development opportunities.

Location: Likely locations include the U.S. Mid West, - Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico. and East Coast including Pennsylvania , Georgia

Contact: 

Chris Noronha, Executive Director

Gateway2Health LLP. : www.g2h.care

cnoronha@g2h.care