An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT). HHOT provides comprehensive mental health assessment, care co-ordination and clinical intervention for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness. The service aims to minimise the health problems of people experiencing homelessness and contribute to the prevention and reduction of homelessness in Queensland through cross-sectoral collaboration, to facilitate access to the most appropriate supports.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse to join the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT).  HHOT provides comprehensive mental health assessment, care co-ordination and clinical intervention for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness. The service aims to minimise the health problems of people experiencing homelessness and contribute to the prevention and reduction of homelessness in Queensland through cross-sectoral collaboration, to facilitate access to the most appropriate supports.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Provide advanced mental health nursing knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of comprehensive assessment, care and treatment for people identified with mental health diagnoses and provide care management services including therapeutic engagement, education, clinical assessment, risk assessment, and delivery of evidence based therapeutic interventions.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Remuneration value up to $111 073 p.a., comprising salary rates $54.44 - $58.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (part time position, 64 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• SC639437 - RD (PDF, 604KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants