About the TeamThe School Based Youth Health Nurse Service aims to promote positive health outcomes for young people and their families through the provision of a primary health care service centred around the principles of early intervention, assessment and harm minimisation and prevention. The service provides, the opportunity for young people, their parents/carers, and members of the school community to access a health professional in the school setting for matters relating to the health and well-being of young people. Nurses provide individual health consultations to support the health literacy and help seeking behaviours of young people. The service is delivered in partnership with the Department of Education to state secondary school students. Nurses play a key role in supporting school communities to adopt a whole- school approach to wellbeing, utilising the health promoting school's framework to address emerging health and social concerns. This approach supports young people in making a safe and healthy transition into adulthood.About the RoleIn this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values.Your contribution will include:Domain 1: Direct comprehensive care or provision of direct careAccountable for Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing practice, professional advice given and for activities delegated.Domain 2: Support of SystemsAdhere to established guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards, and systems of work as set out by School Based Youth Health Service, CHQHHS and Department of Health, Queensland.Domain 3:



EducationAct as a clinical and educational resource within an area based on knowledge, skills, and experience to inform evidence-based practice.Domain 4: ResearchIntegrate advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence from a range of sources and own experience to devise and achieve agreed care outcomes for young people in line with organisational priorities.Domain 5: Professional LeadershipAct as a clinical leader, with integrity, transparency and accountability.About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great advantages of working at CHQ HSSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 School Based Youth Health Nurse (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane