Clinical Nurse - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal Wellbeing Team (Identified) Queensland Health (Organisation site)
Nundah Community Health Centre, Nundah (with travel to Satellite Hospitals)
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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for perinatal wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and families and support the general function of the unit through role modelling.
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
Provide expert clinical knowledge and clinical care for perinatal wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and families and support the general function of the unit through role modelling and application of the principles of contemporary evidence-based consumer/patient focused care, education, leadership and portfolio management.
This role will work in partnership with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and families experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mild to moderate emotional and mental health concerns during the perinatal period.
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/midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
Participate in and support the performance and development planning of self and others.
Integrate organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards by maintaining current knowledge and participating in relevant policy review.
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).
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.
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
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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