If you are a Nurse specialising in Mental Health, then this is the role you’ve been waiting for!

• Are you seeking a new challenge?

• Do you have an interest or commitment to Closing the Gap for First Nation Australians?

• Are you keen to broaden your scope?

• Do you continually strive for better health outcomes?

• Can you see yourself immersed in a thriving cultural community delivering your best health care?

• Is finding that balance between work and lifestyle important to you?

Then you could be just the person we want to hear from…
Practice Information:
This organisation works with the local Indigenous community and relevant key stakeholders to increase access to culturally safe, coordinated, holistic comprehensive primary health care services. They focus on the management and prevention of chronic disease in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Fraser Coast Region.
You’ll be joining a dedicated team of professional staff and enjoy the benefits of a well-balanced working environment in a centrally located, well-equipped, purpose-built clinic.
Position Description:
As theMental Health Coordinator,you will design and deliver efficient and responsive community mental health nursing care and mental health case management, within the primary health care setting and model of care, in a professional and culturally safe manner, including but not limited to:

• Working within the ways of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation to provide health care services

• Provision of holistic clinical care

• Service and professional development

• Relationship Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthening and maintaining culture in all service delivery ensuring culturally safe spaces

• Empowering patients and families with self-determination to make their own decisions and take control of their health

• Delivery of efficient and responsive mental health services to patients

• Ensuring care is holistic encompassing social, emotional, mental, physical and cultural wellbeing of individuals and the whole community

• Work within an integrated model of care to ensure a flexible responsive approach to services

• Demonstrate clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team to meet the changing needs of individuals and the community

• Manage portfolio consistent with skill level and level of practice

• Practice safety by demonstrating professionalism and accountability in comprehensive health promotion practices

• Understand and address the unique needs of Elders

• Monitor, evaluate and report outcomes of clinical services in line with PHN outcome measures e.g. MDS data extract

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification

• Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Health Practitioner Regulation Agency {AHPRA} is essential

• Registered Nurses working within Mental Health are to be credentialed through the College of Mental Health NursesORbe prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health nursing within an agreed period.

• A Graduate Certificate or greater within a relevant specialty is highly desirable,ORin absence of this certificate, a commitment to completion of post-graduate study.

• Working knowledge of health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes

• Experience in providing assessment, case management to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

• Demonstrated skill in working in a primary care setting - in particular the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a sound understanding of your role in holistic ‘wrap around’ care for clients

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills

Salary Package:

• Salary negotiable for the right candidate

• 10.5% super

• salary sacrifice packaging – {Galangoor is a Not-for-Profit organisation}

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

• No on-call or after hours

• Work / life balance

• Cultural immersion

About the Fraser Coast:
The Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns. Maryborough is well-liked for not only its heritage lifestyle but also being one of the friendliest and tidiest cities in the Wide Bay Burnett. Situated three and a half hours drive north of Queensland’s capital, Brisbane. Hervey Bay is a natural bay between the mainland and World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Renowned for its visiting humpback whales, and the close and intimate Whale Watching experiences that the local fleet can offer, Hervey Bay is a popular playground for tourists all year round because of its mild climate.
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
After Hours Requirements: No
Applications Close 5pm Friday 29th July 2022.
For more information on this position, please contact our team
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.