Please note this position may also be filled by an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker as per the Role Description.The RoleAn opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our ******-solid team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.You willProvide 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 issueProvide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue including mental health risk assessment and risk management plansCoordinate 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 environmentWork collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programsAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalentRegistration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of AustraliaDriver LicenceEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities*****% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full time and permanent part time (several positions, hours negotiable)Base salary ranging from $113,979 - $122,048 per annum, $***** - $***** per hourAbout UsThe 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 HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than **** beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 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******NGPlease note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland