An exciting opportunity exists for an Clinical Nurse to lead and deliver person centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. The Clinical Nurse is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making. You will have the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and an opportunity to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC564837
Closing date 29-May-2024
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Job duration Fixed Term TPT for up to 12 months, 56 hrs p.f.
Contact person Alison Noble
Contact details (07) 5450 4700
Access theSunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.The Continuing Care Team provides community case management services for individuals over the age of 18, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues and have difficulty accessing and maintaining social supports. This is a multidisciplinary service. Case management provides the opportunity for the consumer to complete individual recovery and relapse prevention plans, receive evidence based therapeutic interventions, education regarding mental illness and contemporary treatment options, information and referral to other specialist organisations (government and non- government) as well as education, consultation and support for families and carers. The service is recovery oriented, person centred, family inclusive, collaborative and empowering; and operates on the premise that consumers can and do recover from mental illness and drug related disorders.Key Responsibilities include:
- Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
- Provide competent mental health nursing knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of comprehensive assessment, care and treatment for people identified with mental health diagnoses and provide case management services including therapeutic engagement, education, clinical assessment, risk assessment, and delivery of evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 6, Band 1 and the Queensland Public Service values.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here:As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.
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