Nurse Manager

Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior as per the Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Manager (Homeless Health Outreach Team/Transitional Recovery Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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

Deliver outreach support to people experiencing homelessness
Provide efficient and responsive mental health care, this will include (but not limited to) evidence based assessment and interventions
Coordinate, formulate and direct policies relating to the provision of mental health care or disciplinary specific specialty services
Integrate strategies for a work based culture that promotes and supports education, learning and research
Maintain high level interpersonal and communication skills with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers and visitors

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
Driver Licence
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
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $144 991 - $151 289 per annum

About Us

The Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) aims to provide comprehensive assessments, care management, co-ordination and clinical interventions for homeless persons in the community who are experiencing mental illness. This team also aims to provide an outreach service for people experiencing homelessness as a means of linking with people who are difficult to engage using traditional models of care. The Transitional Recovery Service (TRS) is structured across two programs of psychosocial support-the intensive Residential Treatment and Support program and the Capstone program. TRS is a residential treatment and support program delivered at two properties located in the same street in Robina. This program has the capacity to provide short term support (7-14 day) for up to six consumers. TRS and Capstone is a bespoke model which is jointly delivered by Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS) and Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ).

About Gold Coast Health

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
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

How to Apply

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.

Job Ad reference: GC642997