Clinical Nurse (Child Health) Identified Role | Inala Community Health Centre | Metro South Health
Metro South Health is deeply committed to building healthier futures for all. As one of Queensland’s largest and most diverse health services, they actively champion health equity for First Nations Peoples through the leadership of the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, located in Inala.
They proudly support Queensland Health’s First Nations Health Equity Strategy and have embedded cultural capability, person-centred care, and genuine community partnerships across their programs and workforce. This role sits within an identified position—open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants—and is a powerful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in community child health.
Job Descriptio
As a Clinical Nurse – Child Health (Identified), you’ll play a key leadership role in providing culturally safe, high-quality health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
This role includes:
Delivering clinical nursing care in child health and development with a culturally safe approach.
Leading play-based programs, community outreach, health promotion, and family-centred care.
Collaborating closely with Elders, cultural liaison teams, and community services to deliver wrap-around care.
Promoting awareness of developmental milestones, immunisation, nutrition, ear and respiratory health, and chronic condition prevention.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and clinical guidance to nursing staff and supporting professional learning across the team.
Requirements
Identified Role: You must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and a postgraduate qualification in Child Health.
Demonstrated knowledge of cultural values and social determinants affecting First Nations health.
Experience delivering community outreach and education to support children aged 0–8.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Valid driver’s licence and required vaccinations (MMR, varicella, pertussis, hep B).
Benefits
Competitive salary: up to $71.71/hr (casual) or $4,431.10 per fortnight (full-time).
Flexible work options: casual, part-time, or full-time across Inala and surrounding locations.
Be part of a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence for First Nations Health.
Supportive team culture with pathways for leadership and clinical education.
Access to statewide professional networks, cultural mentoring, and Queensland Health entitlements.
Make a lasting impact in community through health promotion, prevention, and education.
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🗓 Apply by: Thursday, 15 May 2025
