The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse Consultants (Mental Health - Putting Patients First) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide efficient and responsive mental health assessment and management at a high level
• Provide intensive, developmentally-appropriate, community-centred, mental health, alcohol and/or drug interventions and ongoing assessments
• Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence, and apply relevant legislation
• Provide supervision, training and support in a specialist area to staff, and training and supervision to students

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A post graduate qualification in the specialty area would be well regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible(PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent part time (several positions, 48 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $64.90 - $70.47 per hour

About Us

Mental Health and Specialist Services provide integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum.  Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery orientated.  This position will work within the Acute Care Community service and will work closely in collaboration with other areas of MHSS, inclusive of the Emergency Departments and the Crisis Stabilisation Unit. Based in Southport.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 21 March 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC550857

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.