Clinical Nurse - Child and Youth Mental Health Service

Job Description

This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better health for our North West communities. North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Unique locations Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives Working with us Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum. Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum. Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f. Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available. Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated. Professionally , our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs. The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people. Mount Isa is a great place to live and work! About The Role The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a specialist service dedicated to children and young people up to the age of 18 living in the North West Hospital and Health Service region who experience severe and complex mental health disorders or are at significant risk of developing such issues. The Clinical Nurse role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of CYMHS patients/residents/clients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. Requirements Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and possession of a current annual licence certificate is mandatory. A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable. Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster. C Class Motor Vehicle Licence. The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service. Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks. This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis. A period of probation may apply. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.Apply ONLINE: Contact: Dan VanderDonk on 07 4744 7103.Applications close: Wednesday, 19 March 2025. Occupational group: Health - Nursing #J-18808-Ljbffr