Provide comprehensive assessments, care management, co-ordination and clinical interventions for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness.

Job details

Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior as per the Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Manager (Homeless Health Outreach Team/Transitional Recovery Service) 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

• Deliver outreach support to people experiencing homelessness
• Provide efficient and responsive mental health care, this will include (but not limited to) evidence based assessment and interventions
• Coordinate, formulate and direct policies relating to the provision of mental health care or disciplinary specific specialty services
• Integrate  strategies for a work based culture that promotes and supports education, learning and research
• Maintain high level interpersonal and communication skills with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers and visitors

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)
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• 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

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $144 991 - $151 289 per annum

About Us

The Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) aims to provide comprehensive assessments, care management, co-ordination and clinical interventions for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness. This team also aims to provide an outreach service for people experiencing homelessness as a means of linking with people who are difficult to engage using traditional models of care. The Transitional Recovery Service (TRS) is structured across two programs of psychosocial support-the intensive Residential Treatment and Support program and the Capstone program. TRS is a residential treatment and support program delivered at two properties located in the same street in Robina. This program has the capacity to provide short term support (7-14 day) for up to six consumers. TRS and Capstone is a bespoke model which is jointly delivered by Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS) and Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ).

About Gold Coast Health

• 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 Friday, 27 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: GC642997

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.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• GC642997 - RD HP (PDF, 951KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC642997 - RD NG (PDF, 829KB)
  Role Description