At a Glance
- Tasks: Make critical healthcare decisions and provide education to the team.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, committed to community health.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy the beautiful Cairns lifestyle with access to nature and culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in community health.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECTAbout us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community.
They guide our work and actions every day.
Our staff are part of the community we serve.
We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity: In this position you will...
Make decisions about admission/discharge, treatment, prescribing, diagnosis and follow up care, in consultation with other members of the multidisciplinary team as required.
Coordinate access and flow to the most clinically appropriate care, in collaboration with other ED staff, community and hospital mental health and emergency services.
Provide education and mentoring to the MHAOD and ED workforce so they are skilled and confident when working with people with suspected mental health, substance use and behavioural health concerns.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits.
Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
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