Troocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Grade 6 for a temporary agency placement within the Mental Health – Older Persons team in Mackay.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse with mental health case management experience.
Previous Older Persons / Geriatric Mental Health experience is highly preferred.
Mackay is a beautiful regional coastal Queensland destination, offering a great combination of work and lifestyle.
The Chance:
Position:
Clinical Nurse – Grade 6
Location:
Mackay, QLD
Team:
Mental Health – Older Persons
Contract:
24 August – 22 November ****
Working days:
Monday to Friday
Hours:
8:00am – 4:30pm
About:
The Older Persons Team provides clinical case management for adults aged 65 years and over.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical assessment, case management and support to older people experiencing mental health concerns.
Essential Experience:
Mental health case management experience
Current Australian Driver License
Older Persons / Geriatric Mental Health experience highly preferred
Desirable Experience Experience or knowledge of:
CIMHA database
ieMR and electronic medical record systems
ACAT and My Aged Care
Geriatric mental health
Mental Health Act ****
Previous experience working in Australia, Queensland Health and/or Mackay HHS
Mandatory Competencies Candidates must hold or be able to provide evidence of:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Manual and patient handling
Infection control, including hand hygiene
Mandatory reporting of reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglect
Occupational Violence Prevention Training, including de-escalation, situational awareness and maintaining personal safety
Medication management, including QPHS requirements
Responsibilities relating to the Aged Care Act and elder abuse
Accommodation - Available upon request
Travel Assistance - Available upon request
Apply Now If you are an experienced Clinical Nurse with mental health case management experience, particularly within Older Persons or Geriatric Mental Health, we would love to hear from you.
Interested?
Get in touch with the Troocoo Healthcare Team today.