Lead a dedicated team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mental health care as the Nurse Unit Manager/Team Leader of the Continuing Care and Forensic Team at Maryborough Hospital. In this influential leadership position, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to a team committed to supporting consumers with complex and enduring mental health needs, including those within the forensic mental health stream. An outstanding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of consumers, their families, and the community.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

• To lead, coordinate and operationally manage the Continuing Care and Forensic Mental Health multidisciplinary team, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness, in the provision of quality clinical services to stakeholders/consumers of the Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services.
• This role provides operational service delivery management and coordination of the Mental Health Clinicians within the team on a day to day basis with specific responsibilities for resource allocation, involvement in performance appraisal and development of the individuals in the team.
• Deliver advanced level clinical services and clinical service leadership to ensure clinical responsiveness to mental health presentations via Community Mental Health.
• Maintain service delivery within endorsed Models of Service Delivery and Service Capability Frameworks by facilitating, coordinating and promoting the Continuing Care and Forensic Team, its direction, practice and policy framework.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $173,368 p.a., comprising salary between $144,991 - $151,289 p.a., (Nurse Grade 7) or remuneration package value up to $172,615 p.a., comprising salary between $144,991 - $151,289 p.a. (HP5), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2606WB686426.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Fraser Coast, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

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.

• H2606WB686426 RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)