Company

Queensland HealthSee more

addressAddressCairns, QLD
type Form of workFull time, Permanent
salary Salary$124,435 - $133,901 a year
CategoryEducation

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry? Look no further! Cairns is calling for compassionate individuals like you to join our healthcare team at Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service.

Tell me more...Work within a multidisciplinary team in a Rural & Remote Health Care environment servicing the remote communities of the Torres and Cape. 

Professional and personal motivators!

As an Mental Health professional working in Cairns, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences, and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base comprising salary between $124,435.00 - $133,901 per annum 
  • Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary packaging | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ).

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • A warm climate
  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Cape York geographical map (PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

  • TCHHS MHAODS covers a large and diverse area with a population to match. To find the best clinicians for our population we are looking for clinicians with a genuine interest, experience or willingness to learn about remote and Indigenous health.

  • Working in rural remote healthcare is not for everyone. It is exciting and rewarding but can also be hot and wet, challenging and isolating. Health professionals need to be self-reliant, flexible, creative, able to problem-solve and responsive to adversity and environment. We are looking for a candidate who feels this describes them.

Refer to role description for Torres and Cape HHS Values- Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

Requirements for the role:

  • Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

  • Eligible practitioners will be required to achieve and maintain Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status and undertake roles and functions in accordance with the Mental Health Act. 

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Refer code: 1829477. Queensland Health - The previous day - 2024-03-22 18:18

Queensland Health

Cairns, QLD
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