Clinical Nurse – Child Health Primary Health Care

About the Role

The Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence (SQCoE) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care forms part of the Directorate and is based at Inala providing the following services:

• Inala Indigenous Health Service: provides GP, nursing and allied health clinical services; Specialists clinics; and Mums and Bubs program. 
• Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Services: provides culturally appropriate service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, supporting and enhancing patient centred care. The aim of the service includes reduction in hospital admission rates; reduction of mental health distress and increased support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to navigate community resources to address social determinants of health. The service model incorporates outreach either in the client’s home or elsewhere as identified by the client.
• The SQCoE works closely with Elders and community representatives and undertakes research projects with the aim to improve health outcomes for First Nations Peoples.

The Clinical Nurse (CN) role provides...