Clinical Nurse - Kirwan Community Care Team
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 24 days ago
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Kirwan Community Care Team, Kirwan Health Campus
What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $132,289 p.a.
- Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (+ appplicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1).
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options and flexible working arrangements.
About the role
Kirwan Community Care Team provides a range of services to consumers in the short, medium and long term. These include: Individual treatment programs, Family interventions, Individual and Group therapy, Psychology services, Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics and Case Management. The Community Mental Health Service provides community-based assessment and treatment using case management in the context of a multi-disciplinary team, for people with moderate to severe mental health problems.
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.
Role requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- Highly desirable:
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Melissa Baldwin on (07) 4433 8301.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV621453
Applications close on Thursday, 20 March 2025
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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