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SalaryPlease note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist or Social Worker – Senior as per Role Description
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service) 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 intensive mental health interventions and ongoing assessments for adolescents who require higher intensity services
- Deliver high level independent mental health services including an advanced level of assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management
- Apply advanced clinical leadership and advocacy for the mental health needs of service consumers and their careers
- Provide a high level expertise of comprehensive and flexible mental health service
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 and temporary part time (one full time position and one part time position, up to 21 July 2024, with the possibility of extension, 45.60 hrs p.f.)
- Base salary ranging from $128 701 - $139 732 per annum, $64.90 - $70.47 per hour
About Us
The Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service forms part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service continuum of care. The Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service statewide model works specifically with adolescents aged 13-18 years with severe and complex mental health problems.
A range of individual and family interventions are offered, primarily Mentalisation Based Therapy aimed to treat mental illness, reduce emotional distress, and promote function within the community. Based at Southport.
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 Thursday, 29 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: GC542577
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
