Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician) , Queensland Health

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( )

About your opportunity:

Permanent full-time position available with the Kirwan Community Care Team.

The Clinical Nurse will participate as a member of the Mental Health Team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required within a multidisciplinary framework.

The position is responsible for ensuring the implementation of individual assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, multidisciplinary consultation, liaison with referring agents, discharge planning and evaluation of care using appropriate outcome and data measurement systems.

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,289 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading.
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include:

• Professional development
• Shift and locality allowances
• Employee wellness and assistance programs, and
• Access to corporate discounts.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
• Highly Desirable
  • Possession of relevant post- registration and/or tertiary qualification in mental health nursing would be well regarded for a position at this level.
  • While not mandatory credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses would be well regarded.
  • Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under Mental Health Act 2000 would be well regarded.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.