Are you a dedicated nursing professional seeking to step up in your career? Or are you looking for the tree change lifestyle that your family craves? The Burdekin Region can offer both career and lifestyle plus all the benefits of living close to the capital of North Queensland, Townsville.

Burdekin Community Mental Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality specialist person centred care to our clients and their families.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence… to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia.

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision?
Are you:

• Pursuing a vocation not merely an occupation?
• Excited to take the next step in your career mission?
• Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?
• Prepared to question and advocate for what is important?
• A person who meets challenges head on?

About your opportunity
To provide safe, high-quality specialist, case management mental health services to people with serious and complex mental health problems and their families in Ayr, Home Hill and surrounds in keeping with national and state requirements and in accordance with established professional standards including the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nursing in Australia and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.

Generous remuneration package value up to $110,268 p.a. comprising salary range of $89,990 to $96,361 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6.1), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing and registration with AHPRA.
• Possession of relevant post-registration qualifications in mental health nursing would be highly regarded.
• Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements) with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Eligibility for appoitment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.

Why make the change? Discover The Burdekin (Ayr)
Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, The Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge. The spectacular Burdekin River Bridge is the district's best known landmark and is the longest crossing of its type in the country. The region produces the biggest sugar cane crops in the country, together with a diverse selection of vegetables and tropical fruits. The Burdekin region is also a popular spot for fishing and the town centre offers a number of great specialty stores. Situated on the north side of the mighty Burdekin River, 85 kilometres south of Townsville, the prosperous rural community of Ayr is the main town in the Burdekin Shire.

Interested..?
For a confidential discussion please contact Gail Mears on 07 4783 0890.
Applications close on Thursday 14 March 2019.

Further information

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

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

• Information Package for Applicants July 2014 (PDF, 125KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician) 32021252 (PDF, 528KB)
  Role Description
  
  Preparation of Documents if you are the successful Candidate (PDF, 94KB)
  Information Package for Applicants