At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert care for mothers facing complex mental health challenges in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Gold Coast Health, a leader in innovative healthcare and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, competitive salary, and a diverse workplace culture.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality, integrated mental health care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of mothers and their babies while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary nursing degree and registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia required.
The predicted salary is between 140632 - 152685 $ per year.
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health – Mother Baby Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will:
- Provide assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, discharge planning, consultation and case management for mothers experiencing acute and complex perinatal mental illness.
- Coordinate access to medical, social, educational, vocational and psychosocial supports that promote recovery.
- Manage complex clinical cases, exercise independent professional judgement within your scope of practice.
- Liaise with consumers, families, health professionals, students, researchers and community to ensure high-quality, integrated care and successful community reintegration.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in Nursing or equivalent.
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
- Driver Licence.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost).
Flexible work options, salary packaging, modern facilities, diverse work culture, 12.75% super, 17.5% leave loading, permanent full-time base salary ranging from $140,632 - $152,685 per annum.
About Us
The Mother and Baby Community Service provides support to Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service perinatal and general mental health inpatient service and provides specialised, inpatient-based multidisciplinary mental health services. The Mother and Baby Community Service focuses on the treatment of mothers with acute and significant/complex perinatal psychiatric conditions, for mothers up to 12 months post-partum.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care.
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts.
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities.
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle.
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best.
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Clinical Nurse Consultant employer: Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in the vibrant Gold Coast region. With a focus on employee growth, we provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including generous superannuation contributions and work/life balance initiatives. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community while enjoying the unique lifestyle that the Gold Coast has to offer.
Contact Details:
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Recruitment Team
