Description:
A unique opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Consultation Liaison Services to be part of an evolving mental health and addiction service within SCHHS and provide access to Mental Health and Specialised Services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)- Consultation Liaison Services will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The CNC is a valued and integral position within an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality nursing care to consumers, their families and carers of the Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS) within the SCHHS. Consultation Liaison Psychiatry & Addiction Service (CLPAS) is an extremely important in setting the mental health and addictions platform for the relationship and ongoing care throughout the hospital, in what can be a very distressing time for patients, carers and their families.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Part-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 7 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/629909 Closing date 01-May-2025 Salary Other $66.85 - $72.58 p.h. Job duration Permanent Part Time, 64hrs p.f. Contact person Samantha Mockett Contact details 0752022204Access the National Relay Service
A unique opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Consultation Liaison Services to be part of an evolving mental health and addiction service within SCHHS and provide access to Mental Health and Specialised Services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)- Consultation Liaison Services will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The CNC is a valued and integral position within an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality nursing care to consumers, their families and carers of the Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS) within the SCHHS.
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry & Addiction Service (CLPAS) based at SCUH and NGH is extremely important in setting the mental health and addictions platform for the relationship and ongoing care throughout the hospital, in what can be a very distressing time for patients, carers and their families.
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Sunshine Coast Health 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 CNC CLP a valued and integral position within an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality nursing care to consumers, their families and carers of the Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS) within the SCHHS.
- The CNC will deliver clinical expertise and leadership in the provision and coordination of contemporary, person-centred care within a clinical specialty in a dynamic health environment, based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) requirements for registration as a nurse.
- This position provides a high level of clinical interventions within the Nambour and SCUH Emergency Departments and Inpatient wards and is one of the critical entry points to the Mental Health and Specialised Service and AODS service. This interface is an extremely important cultural juncture, in setting the platform for the relationship and ongoing care in what can be a very distressing time for consumers, carers and their families.
- The CNC will deliver evidence based clinical practice that and adheres to scope of practice, guidelines, standards, procedures, policies and relevant legislation. The CNC will provide high level clinical interventions as well as undertaking a clinical portfolio to enhance integration model of the CLP Team.
Remuneration value up to $138 283 p.a., comprising salary rates $66.85 - $72.58 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Part-Time position, 64 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.
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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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