We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Acute Care Team, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services at the Bundaberg Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical services to individuals with mental health challenges. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, delivering tailored care to improve mental health outcomes and enhance quality of life for patients.

Job details

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

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

Your opportunity:

• Deliver clinical services within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus. The provisions of these services are to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental disorders and other serious mental health problems across both the community and inpatient settings.
• Participation in all aspects of the Model of Service Delivery including an extended hours service.
• To provide expert clinical and patient-centred care within Acute Care Team by supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice.

Two Permanent Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f.) and One Permanent Part Time Position (38 hours p.f.).

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (f/t) or salary rates between $54.45 - $58.30 p.h. (p/t) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)), or remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $76,747 - $112,805 p.a. (f/t) or salary rates between $38.71 - $56.89 p.h., (p/t) (HP3), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Two Permanent Full Time Positions, 76 hours p.f., and One Permanent Part Time Position, 38 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2411WB604407.

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.

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Documents

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

• workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline (PDF, 330KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2411WB604407 RD (PDF, 1.14MB)
  Role Description