Do you want to make a Difference in the Lives of Older Australians? Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health clinician with a passion for supporting older individuals? We are seeking a skilled Older Persons Mental Health Clinician to join our Community Mental Health Team in Bundaberg. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older adults experiencing mental health challenges, helping them live fulfilling lives within their community.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• Deliver clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health. Provide clinical and case management support to the older clients of the Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for this complex group. Liaise with all relevant clinical and non- clinical stakeholders within the older persons environment as well as non- clinical support workers in the community to coordinate a holistic approach to recovery and wellbeing.
• To provide expert clinical and patient-centred care within Community Mental Health by supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $99,425 p.a., comprising salary rates between $39.87 - $58.60 p.h. (HP3), remuneration package value up to $98,925 p.a., comprising salary rates between $54.45 - $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6(1)), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)/HP3) (Permanent Part Time (57 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB655626

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

File types accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc and docx. Do not upload zipped files, tagged pdfs or protected documents. If you have difficulty viewing the role description in pdf format, contact: Recruitment-Wide-Bay@health.qld.gov.au

Documents

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

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2508WB655626 - RD (PDF, 1.46MB)
  Role Description