Intake Clinician

About the Role

Are you an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse with exceptional assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where sound clinical judgement and patient advocacy are essential?

Damascus Health Services at Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Intake Clinician to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomous practice, complex clinical decision-making, and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Damascus Health Services provides evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing alcohol and prescription or over the counter medication within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The service comprises of 44-bed inpatient beds and a dedicated Day Program service.

Key Responsibilities

As the Intake Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and appropriate access to care through comprehensive assessment and clinical triage processes. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments of individuals seeking admission, many of whom may present in acute distress or crisis.
• Applying advanced clinical judgement and critical thinking to assess suitability for admission and identify potential risks.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, Nurse Unit Managers, referrers, patients, and carers to facilitate timely and clinically appropriate admissions.
• Providing expert clinical advice, consultation, and care pathway recommendations to referrers, patients, and families.
• Assessing complex presentations and determining alternative treatment options or referral pathways when admission criteria are not met.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and Work Health and Safety programs.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Extensive experience in mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and comprehensive risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical decision-making in complex and rapidly changing situations.
• Previous experience in intake, triage, emergency assessment, or care coordination roles.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility work arrangement to support work-life balance
• Discounted health insurance (permanent staff)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

If you are an experienced clinician with strong critical thinking skills, a passion for patient-centred care, and the ability to make sound clinical decisions in complex situations, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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