Nurse Navigator (Older Persons Mental Health)

Nurse Navigator (Older Persons Mental Health)

The Nurse Navigator role will be working at the interface between the Aged Care Services, the Older Persons Mental Health team and the Emergency Department, specifically to identify and work with consumers frequently presenting with severe and complex mental health needs which is complicated by problems / illness related to aging.

Job details

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Health - Nursing

Classification

Classification Nurse Grade 7

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Gold Coast

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/GC570909

Closing date 24-Jun-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $132562 - $143924

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $5081.10 - $5516.60

Job duration

Job duration 12 months with the possibility of extension

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Navigator (Older Persons Mental Health) 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

• Facilitate a safe and efficient patient journey across the care continuum through the reduction of service fragmentation, educating and empowering individuals and coordinating consumer care
• Provide care coordination across the patient journey for a selected cohort of patients using a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach
• Provide a central point of communication, engagement and coordination for all stakeholders
• Establish effective discharge pathways for consumers

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 prepared to work towards a credential)
• 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)
• Temporary full time (12 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $132 562 - $143 924 per annum

About Us

The Nurse Navigator Older Persons Mental Health position provides comprehensive, advanced and person centred specialist Older Persons Mental Health nursing care and is co located with the Older Persons Mental Health Community Service, within the division of Mental Health and Specialist Services.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• 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, 24 June 2024

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: GC570909

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

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