Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Join Our Team at the Queensland Children's Gender Service.
Are you passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion? Do you thrive in a supportive, compassionate team environment? Look no further!
The Queensland Children's Gender Service is seeking dedicated individuals who:
- Reflect on their own practice: We value self-awareness and continuous growth.
- Have experience working in mental health with children and young people: Your expertise matters.
- Lead by example: Delivers high quality care and collaborates with team members.
- Advocate for trans and gender diverse young people: Champion their health and well-being.
Why Choose Us?
- Rewarding Work: Make a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
- Collaborative Atmosphere: Join a team that uplifts and supports each other.
- Inclusive Culture: Embrace diversity and celebrate uniqueness.
- Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge.
If you're ready to contribute to a brighter future, apply today.
Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Nurse (CN) role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical assessment and crisis intervention of children, youth and their families with complex mental health care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. This role works autonomously within the Healthcare Team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing and delivering child and youth mental health specialist nursing care. The CN works collaboratively with stakeholders and multidisciplinary professionals to provide clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and carers within the Mental Health Service. The CN provides clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research. The role supports in management activities including portfolio responsibilities. This CN role has specific responsibilities for care coordination activities as part of the multidisciplinary care coordinating team.
About Us
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.
Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.
What CHQ HHS can offer
Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.