Clinical Nurse – HOMES (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified)
Metro South Hospital and Health Service – Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence (SQCoE)
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Job Ad Reference: MS10665338
Nurse Grade 6 (Band 1) | $4,138.10 – $4,431.10 per fortnight
Location: 37 Wirraway Parade, Inala QLD 4077
Apply Online: metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/job-vacancies
Lead Culturally Safe Care for Community
Metro South Hospital and Health Service (MSH) is inviting experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nurses to join their HOMES Team within the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence (SQCoE) at Inala.
The Clinical Nurse (Identified) will play a central role in delivering person-centred, holistic care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients with complex health needs.
You’ll bring advanced clinical expertise and cultural understanding to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes through empowerment, trust and self-determination.
About the Role
The HOMES Team supports clients through a strengths-based model of care focused on social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.
As the Clinical Nurse, you will:
Provide expert clinical assessment, care planning and case coordination.
Support clients in their homes and communities, ensuring culturally responsive, safe care.
Lead, mentor and support nursing staff and students.
Engage with Elders, families, and community partners to co-design solutions.
Participate in quality improvement, education and research activities.
Advocate for patient empowerment and culturally informed health literacy.
About You
You’re a skilled, compassionate nurse who values culture as much as clinical practice.
You bring:
Advanced clinical judgement and leadership skills.
Experience delivering chronic disease management or primary health care in First Nations contexts.
A deep commitment to health equity, person-centred care and cultural safety.
The ability to build respectful relationships and work collaboratively within diverse teams.
Mandatory Requirements
Identified Position: Open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse.
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent).
Class C driver’s licence (for home visits).
Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
Proof of required vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B).
A postgraduate qualification or enrolment in a related program is highly desirable.
About Metro South Health
Metro South Health is Queensland’s largest public health service, delivering care across Brisbane’s south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim.
Through its First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022–2025, MSH is creating equitable, culturally safe pathways to health and wellbeing.
The Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence at Inala provides GP, nursing, allied health and specialist services with a strong focus on community partnership and culturally grounded practice.
Why Join Metro South Health
Be part of a leading First Nations health service dedicated to community empowerment.
Access professional development and leadership pathways.
Work within a supportive, culturally safe and innovative clinical team.
Make a measurable impact in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official Metro South Health portal:
metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/job-vacancies
Include:
A 1–2 page response addressing key responsibilities and domains of practice.
Your current CV with two referees (one must be your current or most recent supervisor).
For enquiries, contact:
Kristy-Lee Shelton | (07) 3101 4222
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment_metrosouth@health.qld.gov.au
Cultural Endorsement
Indigenous Job Match (IJM) is proud to partner with Metro South Hospital and Health Service in sharing this identified nursing opportunity.
Metro South Health continues to lead with integrity and commitment to the First Nations Health Equity Strategy 2022–2025, ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities receive care that is culturally safe, community-led, and person-centred.
If you’re a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nurse passionate about creating better lives through better health — apply today and join a team that’s empowering community one patient at a time.
