The Nurse Navigator role will be working at the interface between the Aged Care Services, the Older Persons Mental Health team and the Emergency Department, specifically to identify and work with consumers frequently presenting with severe and complex Mental Health needs which is complicated by problems / illness related to aging.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC570909
Closing date 24-Jun-2024
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Job duration 12 months with the possibility of extension
Contact person Trudy Alt
Contact details 0475 971 220
Access theThe RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Nurse Navigator (Older Persons Mental Health) 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
- Facilitate a safe and efficient patient journey across the care continuum through the reduction of service fragmentation, educating and empowering individuals and coordinating consumer care
- Provide care coordination across the patient journey for a selected cohort of patients using a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach
- Provide a central point of communication, engagement and coordination for all stakeholders
- Establish effective discharge pathways for consumers
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or prepared to work towards a credential)
- Driver Licence
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis 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)
- 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
- Temporary full time (12 months with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $132 562 - $143 924 per annum
- 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
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