Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) - Expression of Interest

Acute care excellence starts with you. Join our high-performing team!

Submit your Expression of Interest for future temporary full time and part time positions within our Acute Care Team at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service today!

About Acute Care Team (ACT)

You will provide expert assessment and care planning for consumers presenting with acute mental health needs across a variety of settings.

The Acute Care Treatment Teams within mental health primary roles include intake, crisis intervention, assessment, screening admissions to public adult acute psychiatric inpatient services, intensive community based treatment and supplementary out-of-hours treatment and support.

ACT also provides in reach into Emergency Departments at both the Gold Coast and Robina Hospitals. This service provides triage, consultation, assessment and referral of clients presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health issues.

Talent Pool

If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) - Expression of Interest Pool and you may be contacted further by GCHHS at the time an opportunity arises matching your skills and location preferences.

GCHHS may request your participation in other recruitment selection processes (eg. written application, interview etc.) to further determine suitability for employment for specific positions.

For further information on the role, please see the attached Role Description.

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 graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
- 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 reliable discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Why GCHHS?

- GCHHS staff benefit from not only being located on the desirable Gold Coast, but having the ability to work within our modern facilities
- GCHHS is passionate about achieving and maintaining a positive culture and encourage employees to drive this with us
- GCHHS promotes inclusion and flexibility for our workforce
- Career Development and leadership development opportunities are available to all
- Staff have access to Salary Packaging, 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading

Additional Information:

- Submission of this EOI form is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health.
- By submitting an EOI, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you complete the application form and submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy
- The EOI process is just one avenue of seeking employment with the GCHHS. You also have the option to apply for advertised vacancies within Queensland Health via the job search website.

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.

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) - Expression of Interest (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland