Deliver integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age spectrum.
Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented
Please note this position may also be filled by anOccupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker as per the Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for severalClinical Nurses (Mental Health - Acute Care Team)to joinGold Coast Health(GCH) where the focus of our ******-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 input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that enhance the delivery of mental health services to consumers with an acute mental health issue
Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue including mental health risk assessment and risk management plans
Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services aimed at maintaining optimal level of consumer functioning in the least restrictive environment
Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
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
Driver Licence
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
*****% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent full time and permanent part time (several positions, hours negotiable)
Base salary ranging from $113,979 - $122,048 per annum, $***** - $***** per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Acute Community Mental Health services provide 24-hour, 7 day a week specialist mental health care service.
This includes: the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral.
Telephone triage, crisis intervention, clinical assessment-in reach into emergency departments and community via Co-responder teams, screening admissions to public mental health inpatient services.
About Gold Coast Health
Nationally and internationally recognised location for cutting-edge medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than **** 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 byFriday, 14 August ****
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:GC******NG
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

📌 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Gold Coast