The Clinical Facilitator will operationally support the Mental Health Nurse Educators in promoting a culture committed to continual evidence-based practice development and skill set maintenance.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Clinical Facilitator - Mental Health Community Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Support the Nurse Education Team within Mental Health and Specialist Services in providing education based programs
• Participate in Nurse Education meetings at Directorate and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Level
• Support processes for onboarding staff who are new to the mental health community team settings
• Utilise effective communication skills to develop and maintain professional relationships with staff

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses, or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental health nursing within an agreed period
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
• Membership of, or affiliation with The Australian College of Mental Health Nursing will be well regarded
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (9 months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $4 138.10 - $4 431.10 per fortnight

About Us

The Mental Health Nursing Education Leadership Group is a centralised team led by an Assistant Director of Nursing, Education, along with a number of Nurse Educators and Clinical Facilitators.  The Clinical Facilitators work to develop, promote and maintain excellence in all areas of nursing across the directorate. Each Clinical Nurse (Clinical Facilitator) position is aligned to specific service lines within MHSS. This Clinical Nurse (Clinical Facilitator) position is aligned to the Adult and Older Persons Community Mental Health Service Line.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC642297

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC642297 - RD (PDF, 493KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit