Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team), Queensland Health

Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue including mental health risk assessment and risk management plans.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Acute Care Team) 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

• Utilise skills and knowledge commensurate to a Clinical Nurse working within the Mental health service
• Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services
• Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
• Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff in consultation with the support of senior clinical staff

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
• 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 and permanent part time (two positions, hrs negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604 per annum, $54.44 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Acute Community mental health (ACMH) service line forms part of the broader Mental health and Specialist service (MHSS) and seeks to promote an integrated specialized mental health assessment and treatment service that is consumer focused and recovery oriented. The services operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day across a variety of settings.

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, 7 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: GC631801

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