Registered nurses work within a multidisciplinary recovery framework, provide mental health nursing practice consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the mental health service, to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. Job details
Position status
Casual, Permanent
Position type
Full-time, Part-time
Occupational group
Health - Nursing
Classification
Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location
Townsville region
Job ad reference
QLD/TV613891
Closing date
06-Feb-2025
Fortnightly salary
$3171.90 - $4068.50
Salary Other
$52.16 - $66.91 p.h.
Job duration
Various positions, please see role description.
Contact person
Dan Ay
Contact details
07 4787 5200 Access the
National Relay Service
The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CRTU) is a residential facility that provides extended care, rehabilitation, and dual-disability treatment for people who have a long-term residual and complex mental health needs. The CTRU mental health team provides an integration program to prepare residents for community re-integration and ongoing, long-term 24-hour care. About your opportunity Multiple Permanent full-time or part-time positions, hours negotiable 2 x Casual positions available Registered nurses work within a multidisciplinary recovery framework, providing mental health nursing practice consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the mental health service, to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. This role is diverse and requires nursing staff to provide nursing care for consumers with mental health issues as well as support to manage chronic disease, wound management, and recovery from substance use disorders. What's on offer: Comprising salary range of:
$3171.90 to $4068.50 p.f. (full-time) $41.73 - $53.53 p.h (part-time) $51.33-$66.91 p.h. (casual)
17.5% leave loading Employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) Professional development Salary sacrificing options Shift and locality allowances Corporate discounts Wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Program Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position. Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Highly Desirable:
Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements) with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing would be well regarded. While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the
Mental Health Act 2016
would be well regarded.
Shift Workers:
Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster. This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis. Possession of class C drivers' licence. 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: Dan Ay on (07) 4787 5200 Apply ONLINE:
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV613891 Applications close: Day - Thursday, 6 February 2025. Further information
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