Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for the Registered Nurse - Heath Wellness and Clozapine Therapy Service , Mental Health to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with different parties in the delivery of contemporary, evidenced-based nursing care to support recovery of mental health consumers.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Nursing Classification Nurse Grade 5 Workplace Location Sunshine Coast Job ad reference QLD/SC564249 Closing date 24-May-2024 Yearly salary $82753 - $106144 Job duration Contact person Wendy Turner Contact details 0754504700Access the National Relay Service
The Continuing Care Team provides case management services for individuals over the age of 18, who are experiencing moderate to severe impairment in functioning due to mental illness and have difficulty accessing and maintaining social supports. The service is recovery oriented, person centred, family inclusive, collaborative and empowering; and operates on the premise that consumers can and do recover from mental illness and drug related disorders.
In addition to coordination of Clozapine clinics in the Continuing Care Teams, Mental Health and Specilised Services (MHSS), the RN Health Wellness and Clozapine Therapy Service will collaborate in clinical and organisational governance to ensure compliance in the SCHHS-MHSS with all clozapine protocols and patient monitoring systems, and metabolic monitoring policies/procedures.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 5 and the Queensland Public Service values.
- Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or patient safety.
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
Salary between $82,753 - $106,144 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 5) (Permanent Full Time position). 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.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Workforce Attraction and Incentive Scheme. (Permanent or temporary fixed term equal to or greater than 12 months employment)
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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Further information
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