Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to children, adolescents and their family/carers including assessment, intervention, treatment plans and evaluation, training, education and research in accordance with professional, ethical, and National Mental Health standards.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Continuing 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 clinical assessment and intervention methods of demonstrated effectiveness that are child-centered, family-orientated, and developmentally informed
- Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician
- Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures, and protocols that enhance the delivery of mental health and clinical services to infants, children, young people
- Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
- Driver Licence
- A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant 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
- Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604 per annum
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Continuing Care Team (CCT) works with children and adolescents aged 0-18 years experiencing severe and/or complex mental illness and their families utilising a multi-disciplinary team approach which also involves broader systems.
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 Tuesday, 25 February 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: GC618499
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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