AddressTake a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
Your opportunity:
- 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 Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
- The Co-Responder will work with QAS in providing a dual response team. The Co-Response Team provides specialised Mental Health knowledge in the community, rapid assessment and intervention, and enhance access to information enabling timely access to care.
- The Co-Responder Model consists of a senior Mental Health clinician and a QAS officer. This combination of skills safeguards that the personal with mental illness is supported appropriately, either through the provision of appropriate psychiatric assessment or where appropriate, transportation to hospital for further psychiatric evaluation.
Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough).
From 9th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB). For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7), or remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a., comprising salary between $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2405WB566997.
Other benefits include:
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
