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The Clinical Nurse Consultant 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.

- Permanent Full-time opportunity!

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM690726_08
Closing date 04-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
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Contact person Damien Russell
Contact details 07 2811 4300
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About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

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.
- Current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 or working towards obtaining.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
- 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.

Why choose us

- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Career development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For 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.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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