Clinical Nurse | Mental Health - Older Persons | Mackay, QLDTroocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Grade 6 for a temporary agency placement within the Mental Health – Older Personsteam 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 Opportunity:Position: Clinical Nurse – Grade 6Location: Mackay, QLDTeam: Mental Health – Older PersonsContract: 24 August – 22 November ****Working days: Monday to FridayHours: 8:00am – 4:30pmTroocoo Healthcare is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Grade 6 for a temporary agency placement within the Mental Health – Older Personsteam 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 6Location: Mackay, QLDTeam: Mental Health – Older PersonsContract: 24 August – 22 November ****Working days: Monday to FridayHours:
8:00am – 4:30pmAbout: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 experienceCurrent Australian Driver LicenseOlder Persons / Geriatric Mental Health experience highly preferredDesirable Experience Experience or knowledge of:CIMHA databaseieMR and electronic medical record systemsACAT and My Aged CareGeriatric mental healthMental Health Act ****Previous experience working in Australia, Queensland Health and/or Mackay HHSMandatory Competencies Candidates must hold or be able to provide evidence of:Basic Life Support (BLS)Manual and patient handlingInfection control, including hand hygieneMandatory reporting of reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglectOccupational Violence Prevention Training, including de-escalation, situational awareness and maintaining personal safetyMedication management, including QPHS requirementsResponsibilities relating to the Aged Care Act and elder abuseAccommodation - Available upon requestTravel Assistance - Available upon request
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