An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Least Restrictive Care to our Mental Health Specialised Services (MHSS) Inpatient and Rehabilitation Mental Health Units.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Least Restrictive Care to our Mental Health Specialised Services (MHSS) Inpatient and Rehabilitation Mental Health Units.  

The CNC – Least Restrictive Care works with the MHSS Inpatient and Rehabilitation Mental Health Services to identify, implement and evaluate a suite of local strategies and resources such as (but not limited to) “Safe Wards” to support the service to reduce the use of restrictive practices within the Authorised Mental Health Service.

Sunshine Coast Health 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:

• Work collaboratively with the MHSS Directors, Professional Leads and other multidisciplinary MHSS teams to implement clinical governance requirements that align with the MHSS Governance Framework.
• Lead, develop and collaborate in a MHSS Workforce Engagement strategy.
• Review and build on the current status of the implementation of Safe Wards with the aim to fully incorporate Safe Wards in all inpatient units across MHSS.

Remuneration value up to $13 684 p.m., comprising salary between $5081.10 - $5516.60 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG7) (Fixed Term Temporary Full Time for 8 months). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy 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.

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Further Information

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Further information

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

Documents

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• Applicant Information (PDF)
  
  SC668858-RD (PDF)