This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

Our mission is to deliver quality, evidence-based integrated health services focused around the patient's journey that are sustainable effective, efficient and meet the needs of the community. The philosophy of the Central Queensland (CQ) Way empowers our leaders and dedicated staff towards continuous improvement. As we deliver quality care for the communities we operate in, we evolve, grow and demonstrate commitment to our guiding values.

CQMHAODS Inpatient Service consists of a 23 bed Adult Inpatient Unit, of which three (3) beds are designated high dependency and a further eight (8) beds Older Adult Inpatient Unit. We are going through an exciting period of transition, so are looking for motivated, enthusiastic contemporary leaders to become part of the dedicated team redesigning our health care service delivery model. We need people like you to be part of the excitement in continuing and embedding the implementation of Safewards across inpatient services and to better position us to meet the emerging challenges and demands of patient care into the next decade.

About the role:

Effectively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Group within CQMHAODS and to lead a strong support team to deliver contemporary mental health inpatient services.

You will coordinate all operational components of the Adult Inpatient Unit and Older Persons Acute Inpatient Service, with the support of a strong team of Clinical Nurse Consultants, a Clinical Facilitator, Discharge Coordinator, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist ensuring exceptional individual care is delivered.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate Division one (1) is essential. While not mandatory, recent, extensive experience working in an Adult Mental Health specialty would be highly regarded and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable for this position.

• Leadership and management capability through the expressed knowledge of team engagement, human, financial and material resource management principles applicable to operational planning, coordination and evaluation of services including the Business Planning Framework.
• Ability to provide high standard of service delivery and provide service users with a positive perception of the work area by establishing and building effective and respectful collegial and client relationships.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills including negotiating, conciliation, and well-developed written skills.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $159,429 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $128,701 - $139,732 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C551370.

Applications close: Sunday, 24 March 2024