Clinical Nurse Consultant (Burdekin Community Mental Health)
Exciting career opportunity in tropical North Queensland. Excellent $$$. Come live, work and play in TOWNSVILLE.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Northern QLD
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $4132.10 - $4486.00 p.f.
Phone: +61-7-8899-5568
Fax: +61-3-9201-6769
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Detail information about job Clinical Nurse Consultant (Burdekin Community Mental Health). Terms and conditions vacancy
Our organisation is proactive and committed to delivering excellence in healthcare by adapting a `person centred' approach to care across our patient's lifespan. If you are dynamic, innovative and prepared to help advance healthcare in the tropics, then the Townsville HHS could be the right fit for you. Join us today and enjoy generous employment benefits, a rewarding career and development opportunities.
About the role
In consultation with the Team Leader, provide advanced clinical and nursing services within a multidisciplinary team across the age spectrum as required, with dedicated provision of advanced assessment, consultation and liaison, case management and therapy services to adult and older persons within the service area.
What's on offer?
- Remuneration package of up to $133,928 p.a. comprising salary range of $107,804 - $117,037 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7), five weeks recreational leave with loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Professional Development Assistance
- Other employment benefits offered may include: salary sacrificing, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.
About the successful applicant
- Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)and registration with AHPRA.
- Possession of relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing would be well regarded for a position at this level.
- Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is highly desirable.
- Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
Why make the move? Discover The Burdekin (Ayr)
Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, The Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge. The spectacular Burdekin River Bridge is the district's best known landmark and is the longest crossing of its type in the country. The region produces the biggest sugar cane crops in the country, together with a diverse selection of vegetables and tropical fruits. The Burdekin region is also a popular spot for fishing and the town centre offers a number of great specialty stores. Situated on the north side of the mighty Burdekin River, 85 kilometres south of Townsville, the prosperous rural community of Ayr is the main town in the Burdekin Shire.
Other information - Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
- Roles that have a direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps are required to be immunised for Hepatitis B.
- Roles that have contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella or pertussis, and have face to face contact with patients and/or work in a clinical area require evidence of immunisation of the aforementioned diseases.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.