Mental Health Ambassador

2 weeks ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Functioning in accordance with legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act (2016), Guardianship and Administration Act (2011), Aged Care Act (1997) and Disability Act (2014) when undertaking activities as delegated to provide accountable care that is safe and relevant for individuals and groups.
- Continually monitor and actively patrol clinical/nonclinical areas whilst pro-actively engage with patients, visitors, and staff to develop a positive safety culture.
- Create opportunities to enhance patient and family experience by making connections with those and, where possible, alleviating some of the stressors and anxiety through respectful interactions.
- Use supportive verbal techniques and engage staff resources to identify appropriate strategies aimed at the de-escalation of potentially inappropriate, aggressive or violent behaviour.

Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.

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