At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care in a state-of-the-art mental health unit.
- Company: Join Buderim Private Hospital, a leading healthcare provider on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, flexible hours, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma of Nursing and AHPRA registration required; 2 years mental health experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
Employment Term: Permanent Part Time Opportunity Available
Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast QLD
Remuneration: $36.56 - $40.93 p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)
The Cooinda Mental Health inpatient unit is a state-of-the-art 33-bed acute unit for those aged 18 and over. With private, well-equipped rooms, patients have use of the dining room, laundry, lounge areas, visitors’ lounge, outdoor areas, music room, art and craft room, therapy rooms and gymnasium. Our service provides assessment and evidence-based treatment for patients experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, addictions, complex needs due to a mental illness, as well as young adult and older persons mental health needs.
Your part in our Buderim Hospital team:
- As part of our Cooinda Mental Health team, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse to deliver safe and holistic care to individuals and their families, applying best clinical practice and ensuring a safe environment for optimal patient outcomes.
- Deliver exceptional person-centred care by working collaboratively with your multidisciplinary team, applying exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Apply sound clinical practice which ensures a safe environment and promotes optimal patient health.
- Effectively exchange information with the Registered Nurse regarding patient responses to treatment and nursing care.
- Demonstrate application of the principles of clinical and workplace risk management.
- Achieve optimum patient care through effective collaboration with other health professionals and coordination of care.
What makes a difference for us?
- Diploma of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
- A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in acute mental health.
- Full Australian Working Rights (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time).
- Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
- A commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment.
What makes a difference for you?
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
- Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.
- Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
- Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
- Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
Enrolled Nurse employer: UnitingCare Queensland
UnitingCare is an exceptional employer that offers a meaningful and rewarding work environment, particularly for those in the Senior Workplace Relations Counsel role. With a commitment to flexible work arrangements, generous salary packaging, and a strong focus on employee development, you will thrive in a culture that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity. Join a dedicated team that has been making a difference for over 100 years, supporting more than 400,000 people across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
