Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Hospital In The Home)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Hospital in the Home) 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

• Work as part of the team to provide evidence-based best practice, clinical advice, direction and problem solving, clear goal setting and prioritisation of clinical services for consumers and their carers
• Provide clear and consistent leadership for all aspects of the MH - HITH Model of Service
• Take responsibility for the coordination of MH-HITH clinical services, including referrals, intakes, assessments, home visits and treatment that promotes the health and wellbeing of our consumers and families 
• Leade the co-ordination of care within the Home environment enabling consumers to maintain their daily routines and relationships

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
• Base salary ranging from $128 701 - $139 732 per annum

About Us

Hospital in the Home provides an alternative to an inpatient hospital admission, which allows MHSS to offer a more person-centred option to admission for Mental Health consumers within their home setting. HiTH acts as an alternative to inpatient hospital admission where the intensity and type of care provided in an admitted service is offered but allows for greater flexibility to meet the patient's preferences and facilitates maintenance of supports and links within the community. Based in 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 Tuesday, 20 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: GC542093

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.