Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
As a Clinical nurse with the Homefront Mater program, your work will include:
Working in collaboration with the Mater Hospital’s Emergency Department to coordinate seamless referrals to the Homefront Mater program.
Providing comprehensive assessment and collaborative plans for a case load of participants with co-occurring and complex mental health and AOD presentations.
Engaging participants, using a trauma informed, person-centred approach to complete a comprehensive assessment to determine level of care and develop collaborative care plans with relevant stakeholders or internal support workers as identified.
Providing immediate medical care, which may include injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions. There may be a need to respond to medical emergencies that may arise on site and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
Offering health education and preventative care including pop up clinics for Hep C and Syphilis PoCT and information to participants such as information on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, supporting access to resources, and options to support their decision making.
Implementing harm reduction strategies to minimise negative health impacts associated with risky behaviors such as substance use, maintaining a non-judgmental attitude.
Supporting access to medication, supporting independence with medication and educating on adherence, side effects etc. At times more intensive support may be required for short periods until long-term solutions are arranged, such as daily medication prompts.
Supporting residents as required through advocacy to navigate healthcare systems or support them with self-advocacy.
Record keeping: Maintain accurate medical records and documentation to ensure continuity of care.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Clinical Nurse to work with the team at each site to provide chronic disease management and all other aspects of nursing care as required.
This is a full time employment opportunity at Level 6 of the Nurses EB12 Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Provide health care service access to participants in temporary accommodation, provide brief intervention, chronic disease management and support to engage with ongoing healthcare needs, including co-occurring conditions such as mental health and AOD.
Accountable and responsible for making sure that organisational data and records are accurate, complete, and consistent, and used in accordance with policies and procedures.
Commitment to children and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors.
Essential Criteria
Minimum of two years full time equivalent clinical experience / Demonstrated experience in working in the area/specialty.
Demonstrated commitment to upholding child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of IT systems including personal information and case management systems, data collection, Microsoft products.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and a working knowledge of equity and WHS principles in the workplace.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialty.
Experience in working with clients who have chronic disease, addiction and/or mental illness.
Experience/interest in community/primary health nursing or a relevant specialty.
Interest/experience in chronic disease management and complex care coordination.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
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Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications Friday 30 January 2026, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
