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Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department Mental Health


Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC682390
Closing date 07-Jun-2026
Job duration
Contact person Samantha Mockett
Contact details (07) 5202 2204
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We're excited to welcome a Clinical Nurse (CN) to our Emergency Department Mental Health (EDMH) team.

The CN's role is to lead and deliver person centred nursing care at an advanced level based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. The CN is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making. They have the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and an opportunity to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation.

The SCUH (Sunshine Coast University Hospital) and Nambour General Hospital Emergency Department Mental Health (EDMH) team provide 24-hour access to specialist mental health and addiction expertise. The CN provides specialist intake assessment, consultation, education and support to Emergency Department staff when making decisions regarding interventions and management of mental health consumers. It is expected that the EDMH team will provide after business hours support and mental health and addiction consultation to the Emergency Departments at Gympie and Maleny.

The Clinical Nurse reports to the Team Leader, Emergency Department Mental Health & Consultation Liaison.

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:

  • Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Sunshine Coast Health Values.
  • Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work health and safety and ethical behaviour.
  • Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces and manage all information in accordance with legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.

Remuneration value up to $132 289 p.a, comprising salary rates $57.48 - $61.55 p.h., (Part-time, 72 hrs p.f.), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG 6(1)) (Permanent Part-time, 72 hours p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. 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.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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