Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Nurse
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Townsville Community Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Mental Health Service Group, Townsville
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $132,289 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $107,960 to $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable:
• Tertiary Qualification relevant to the position or working towards a relevant Qualification.
• Relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing.
• Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). If not Credentialed with ACMHN a willingness to undertake and complete the requirements for certification as Credentialed Mental Health Nurse.
• Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 or the willingness to undertake and complete the requirements for appointment.
• Driver Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Toni Clayton on (07) 4433 9806.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV607414
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
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