Clinical Nurse (Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse (Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs) Step into a rewarding career as a Clinical Nurse in Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Service, where your compassion and skills will help create brighter futures for individuals on their journey to recovery.The Clinical Nurse focuses on delivering recovery-oriented mental health services, offering high-quality support to consumers with mental illness and their families while upholding professional standards. You will also have the opportunity to provide guidance and supervision to students and less experienced staff, supported by senior clinical staff.Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city in Queensland, known for its stunning harbors, rich cultural heritage, and thriving industry, making it an ideal destination for work and leisure.Why wait? Apply now! The Gladstone Integrated Service is located in Gladstone and consists of an Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Adult Mental Health Service, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service and an Adult Mental Health Step-Up-Step Down Unit. The Gladstone Integrated Service provides specialised services for the population of Gladstone and the surrounding areas through a range of interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations, and referrals. About the role: This position is specific to, but not exclusively responsible for the delivery of recovery-oriented mental health services. The position provides high quality specialist mental health service to consumers with a mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families in keeping with professional and clinical standards. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide professional supervision pertaining to routine tasks to students and less experienced staff with the support of senior clinical staff. About you: The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate Division one (1) is essential. Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable. What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 is comprised of: An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements. Applications close: Sunday, 2 February 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr