**About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Community Forensic Outreach Service (CFOS), you will provide advanced clinical leadership and operational oversight to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based forensic mental healthcare across a broad geographical region. Working closely with the Clinical Director, Operations Manager, and interprofessional clinicians, you will lead service delivery, provide clinical supervision, support workforce development, and drive service improvement initiatives that enhance care for consumers across Queensland. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality forensic mental health services while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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:

Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in forensic mental health.

Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and a comprehensive understanding of operational, organisational, and cultural challenges when implementing evolving service models.





Responsible for the professional development of self and others utilising contemporary practice in the delivery of improved standards of care.

Will work across professional and organisational boundaries to influence health service and/or professional outcomes in relation to area of expertise.

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 protected, 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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and career development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Forensic Outreach Service (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane