Clinical Nurse - Catherine's House

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 502449Work type: PermanentLocation: South BrisbaneCategories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery About the role Mater is looking for a Patient Journey Clinical Nurse to join Catherine’s House based at our South Brisbane campus on a permanent full-time basis working 38 hours per week. Catherine’s House is a world-class, perinatal and infant mental health integrated model of care, providing both inpatient and outpatient services to public and private consumers. The 10 bed Inpatient Unit is a state-wide unit that provides acute perinatal mental health assessment and treatment to mothers with significant mental illnesses who are co-admitted with their baby. The Inpatient Unit is an Authorised Mental Health Service under the Mental Health Act 2016. As the Clinical Nurse, you will provide efficient, responsive and evidence-based mental health nursing care to consumers at an advanced level. This role will primarily work Monday to Friday. However, there may be need to provide cover for emergent leave outside of these hours. Your work will be mainly based in the Inpatient Unit, however when required, you will also assist the outpatient teams at Catherine’s House. Key Responsibilities Role model high quality mental health nursing care in accordance with the health care mission of the Sisters of Mercy. Provide high standards of service delivery by ensuring clinical practice is contemporary, individualised, safe, recovery-focused and evidence-based. Provide nursing leadership to the wider team and mentor more junior staff. Utilise mental health nursing clinical skills within an integrated framework for mothers affected by acute and complex perinatal mental illness. Care provided will take into consideration the infant and the parent/primary caregiver-infant relationship, including access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, psycho-social and other necessary services as they relate to the mother’s mental health needs, and their recovery. About you The successful candidate will have: AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and a current annual practicing certificate. Be an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) in Queensland or have worked primarily in a mental health setting for at least two (2) years, enabling you to apply for recognition as an AMHP after completion of relevant training. Willingness to work towards specialist mental health nursing and/or perinatal and infant mental health qualifications. Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Benefits Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other. Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. Access to on-site, discounted parking. Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues. Applications close on Friday 28th February 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 21 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 28 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr