Gastroenterology Inflammatory Bowel Disease OPD CN

Join our Gastroenterology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. In this advanced nursing role, you’ll provide specialist care, clinical leadership, education, and care coordination, working closely with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Permanent Part-Time – 32 hours per fortnight!

The Gastroenterology Specialist Outpatient Service offers Specialist appointments to the West Moreton Community on select business days between the hours of 0800hrs to 1630hrs from the Specialist Outpatient Department at Ipswich Hospital and Ipswich Health Plaza. The role will be responsible for the support of the Gastroenterology Outpatient Service, with the aim to improve access to care through service efficiency in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The role will facilitate expert clinical care and advice to consumers within the outpatient setting, including ambulatory care and treatment, utilising virtual healthcare where appropriate. Awareness of the SOSIS and other guidelines relating to the processing of referrals and outpatient standards are beneficial within this role.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health:

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

Why choose us:

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.