Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health and Specialised Services, Queensland Health

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Sunshine Coast Health 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, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 3 and the Queensland Public Service values.
• The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Mental Health and Specialised Service, (SCHHS-MHSS) operates within an integrated model of care that provides a range of mental health services across community and hospital settings.
• Continuity of care and the promotion of patient safety and quality are paramount and informed by evidence-based practice consistent with national, state and local mental health policies and directions.
• The underpinning principles and commitment of the SCHHS-MHSS include the provision of services which are person centred and recovery oriented with the aim of assisting individuals with mental illness to realise their optimal potential as individuals and as valued citizens of the community.

Salary rates : $44.18 - $46.89 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (EN(Nurse Grade 3)) (Casual positions available).Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note : only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to :