Description:
This role provides compassionate and person centred mental healthcare. This opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment that prioritises innovative care while enhancing your professional skills and growth.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 4 Workplace Location Gold Coast Job ad reference QLD/GC637307 Closing date 28-May-2025 Yearly salary $77840 - $82599 Fortnightly salary $2983.60 - $3166.00 Job duration Contact person Trudy Smith Contact details 0407 276 476Access the National Relay Service
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit) 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
- Understand and deliver high quality compassionate patient-centered care
- Understand and practice to meet the consumer needs
- Engage in relevant professional development activities
- Participate in quality improvement to work towards continually improving consumer safety and care
- Implement rehabilitation and recovery-orientated mental health practice to support consumers in their recovery and wellbeing
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- NMBA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse
- Must hold a Board (NMBA) approved qualification in medication administration. Completion of 519HLTEN A, B or C or 007HLTEN will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience as an Enrolled Nurse in Mental Health
- An Advanced Diploma qualification in relevant area of specialty is highly desirable
- 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)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $77 840 - $82 599 per annum
About Us
The new SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
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 Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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: GC637307
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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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