Clinical Nurse Consultant Qps Co-Responder , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV531463
Closing date 04-Jan-2024
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Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 48 hours per fortnight, hours negotiable
Contact person Patricia Shirkie
Contact details 07 4433 9480
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Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
The role of the Mental Health Co-Responder is an advanced mental health practitioner who will work with emergency services providing support and leadership within the Co-Responder Team.
The Co-Responder Model aim is to prevent and safely resolve mental health crisis situations through enhanced co-operation, collaboration and understanding between Queensland Health and Emergency Services (QAS/QPS).
'Permanent part-time role, 48 hours per fortnight'
Generous pro rata remuneration package (Based on full-time equivalent value) up to $159,899 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $64.90 to $70.47 p.h. (Nurse Grade 7)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• successful applicant to undertake roles and functions in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2016.Authrorised Mental Health Practitioner Status (AMHP) or ability to obtain AMHP status.
• Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses while not mandatory would be highly desirable in this position.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an active and outdoor lifestyle, where the sun shines for over 320 days of the year.
Enjoy the benefits of urban living without the nightmare of metropolitan traffic.
Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested..?
Contact: Tracy Thompson on 07 4433 9480
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 4 January 2024.
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