Clinical Nurse Consultant or Mental Health Clinician
1 week ago
Are you passionate about making a real difference in suicide prevention and mental health care? Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant or Mental Health Clinician to join our Acute Care Team at Bundaberg Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert clinical leadership, deliver high-quality care, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. If you have a strong background in mental health nursing or clinical practice with a commitment to suicide prevention, this is your opportunity to impact lives in a meaningful way.
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- The Mental Health Clinician will lead the Zero Suicide initiative for Bundaberg and Rural Mental Health and Specialised Services. They will provide clinical experience, leadership, and educational opportunities to embed a suicide prevention clinical pathway across the Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services.
- The Mental Health Clinician plays a key role in the Suicide Prevention Pathway, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, collaboratively developing safety plans, and ensuring coordinated care with the broader mental health team, and Non-government Organisations. This position requires advanced clinical skills, compassionate communication, and a strong commitment to early intervention during periods of heightened vulnerability.
- Provide clinical leadership to high-risk consumers identified in the Bundaberg Base Hospital Department of Emergency within 24 hours of presentation, and within 1-7 days post discharge from high-risk periods of contact with the HHS.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) or remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a. comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7/HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Job Ad Reference: H2508WB657240
Other benefits include:
- Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
- Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
- Fantastic salary sacrificing ( ) benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg ( ) and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country ( ), just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge ( ) in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches ( ) and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef ( ) and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural ( ), education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos ( ) Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
'Care, connection and compassion for all' ( )
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Wide Bay-Burnett, Australia Queensland Government Full time $132,562 - $143,924 per year***Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Your opportunity: The Mental Health Clinician will lead the Zero Suicide initiative for Bundaberg and Rural Mental Health and Specialised Services. They will provide clinical experience, leadership, and educational opportunities to embed a suicide prevention clinical...
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