The role is a community-based position that supports seamless and timely transitions of patients from the Continuing Care Community Service line to the hospital while working in close collaboration with the Emergency Department, Patient flow, Inpatient and Acute Care teams.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Transition and Flow Coordinator) 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
- Coordinate mental health services across community settings
- Work with the community teams in identifying early deterioration of consumers and supports required to maintain community safety
- Work collaboratively with peer and stakeholders within the service to create a positive practice environment
- Provide high level guidance, leadership and advice to community mental health services in relation to key performance indicators and data for consumer flow and experience
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
- Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
- A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area 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 $132 562 - $143 924 per annum
About Us
The Continuing Care Community Service Line is a tertiary service that operates across multiple locations in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Our service is available to adults experiencing a mental illness who are 18 plus years and their families who live in the Gold Coast region. Our services offer multi-disciplinary teams who are experienced in understanding and working with complex mental health issues experienced by adults and their families.
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 Monday, 10 March 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: GC622626
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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