Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to utilise their mental health specific clinical expertise, advanced leadership and management skills to role model excellence in nursing care and leadership, while contributing to the future development of the Mental Health Intensive Care in-patient unit within Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS). The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Mental Health and Specialised Service, (SCHHS-MHSS) operates within an integrated model of care that provides a range of mental health services across community and hospital settings. Within the SCHHS-MHSS, the interdisciplinary approach (including family and carer involvement) is vital in ensuring continuity of care across a network of crisis intervention, acute care, maintenance of care and extended community treatment.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Part-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1) Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/624077 Closing date 18-Mar-2025 Salary Other $54.44 to $58.30 p.h Job duration Permanent Part Time, 56hrs p.f. Contact person Hannah Pollard Contact details 5202 7454Access the National Relay Service
Sunshine 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.
Key Responsibilities include:
- The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Mental Health and Specialised Service, (SCHHS-MHSS) operates within an integrated model of care that provides a range of mental health services across community and hospital settings.
- A case management approach is utilised to facilitate seamless clinical care that encompasses the integration with primary health care, consultant psychiatrists, and other government and non-government service providers.
- Interdisciplinary teams (including older adults, child and youth, consultation–liaison and cultural healing) represent a wide range of knowledge and skills and provide services on an individual and group basis, on the wards, at community centres, and in the community.
- As this is a developing and expanding service, staff are required to actively participate in the planning and implementation of changes necessary to better meet consumer needs. The NUM's have a significant role in providing clinical leadership and working in partnership with Team Leaders, Directors and Nursing Directors to promote the service vision.
Remuneration value up to $97 189 p.a., comprising salary rates $54.44 - $58.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part-Time, 56 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
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: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
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.
Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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