Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Acute Care Team)

The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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 high level specialised clinical advice and reports, and work collaboratively with team members
* Deliver high level clinical services in accordance with professional code of ethics and National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce
* Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence
* Manage a portfolio in a specialist area of interest and complete specific responsibilities
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
* Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
* A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
* Driver Licence
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) 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
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
* Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive - up $20,000
Salary
* Permanent full time
* Base salary ranging from $128 701 - $139 732 per annum
About Us
The Acute Care Team is the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital Health Service, Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral. The ACT is a mobile assertive outreach crisis response team that offers a range of short term options tailored to meet individual needs in the community. Based in Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
* More than 1100 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 by Wednesday, 7 February 2024
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: GC540865
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted