EMPLOYMENT

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 Street to Home provides support to people who are experiencing chronic homelessness to move into and sustain long term housing through a Housing First approach. People experiencing homelessness experience high rates of chronic illness, mental health, and substance use issues. Critical to support a Housing First approach is the integration of primary health care services that are effective, efficient and community orientated to those experiencing homelessness or are vulnerably housed. The Registered Nurse will be employed by Micah Projects to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within Street to Home in an outreach capacity to provide direct nursing care, create pathways to address the social determinants of health and to overcome barriers to healthcare for people with complex health and social issues across Brisbane. As a registered nurse you will work alongside Street to Home support and advocacy staff to provide integrated health, housing and social support services to people in public space, parks, food vans, boarding houses and public housing. The After-Hours Nurses operate seven days per week requiring roster flexibility across the seven days. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse to work as part of the Street to Home team to provide high quality integrated nursing services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or to those who are vulnerable and have unmet healthcare needs and may provide cover to other health teams. This is a casual employment opportunity at Level 5 of the QLD Nurses EB11 Award. Desired Skills and Experience Key Responsibilities: Provide assertive outreach health assessments, support, advice and advocacy to people sleeping rough in public space and in other environments, identifying and addressing any immediate health issues and referring to appropriate health services for follow up. Support management of chronic illnesses, acute conditions, and injuries, provide wound care, and other preventive healthcare services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical/case note records of participant interactions and treatment/management plans. Collaborate, consult and advocate supporting unmet needs to obtain optimal outcomes for the person receiving care Essential Criteria Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of 2 years of experience working at an advanced level of practice, in community health, primary care, or a similar setting. Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, wound care, trauma informed care and delivering care in a way that addresses the social determinants of health. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health and social care team. More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description . In SEEK, click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page. For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au . Benefits of working at Micah Projects 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 is Friday 26 December 2025 , 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.