💥 Join the team in our new office space at 'The Hub', Longreach 💥

We are recruiting to the role of Adult Mental Health Worker (Clinical Nurse Consultant) are looking for a likeminded, motivated and collaborative clinician to join are agile and supportive team.

In return for your dedication, we offer competitive salary and allowances specific to our region. We also value and support professional development. Eligible clinicians will receive up to $70,000 in Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme payments if they relocate by 31 December 2024

Job details

People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Empowered Workforce | Innovation and change

What's involved – As an Adult Mental Health Worker (Clinical Nurse) you will work collaboratively with clients to provide specific and generalist adult mental health community services.  This role will also Contribute to the development of clinical adult mental health services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Be part of an agile and responsive multidisciplinary team who are located at our newest state of the art premises known as ‘The Hub' in the centre of Longreach's busting main street.

Your benefits may include:

• Professional development allowance;
• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities;
• CWH provided housing or rental assistance
• Eligibility for $70,000 Workforce Attraction Incentives.

Mandatory role requirements:

• Mandatory qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Appointment to this position requires proof of registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/Midwife and possession of a current annual license certificate is mandatory.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - The locals will tell you a role with CWH is more than a job, and a life in Central West Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

Our far-reaching health services almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:
Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.

• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description (page 3).
• Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application

For more insight visit: Working in the Central West | Central West Hospital and Health Service (youtube.com)

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidate Application Kit (PDF, 483KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RD_CN6.1_Adult Mental Health Clinician_CW4J601698 (PDF, 191KB)
  Role Description