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The Mental Health Nurse provides enhanced mental health triage services, emergency mental health care and support, facilitated access to specific mental health services, and support during recovery.
The position will take part in the development, implementation and coordination of mental health strategies to improve and facilitate mental health care of students.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience delivering mental health nursing care.
Registered as a Mental Health Nurse with AHPRA combined with sound knowledge and understanding of QLD and National Legislation governing area of practice.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proven experience in patient assessment, case management, individual and group therapy, mediation, and recent acute inpatient and/or community experience.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing work priorities, as well as self-manage personal development and workloads.
Sound digital literacy skills with the ability to use a range of software packages.

Benefits

A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Notes

Reference number: 24520
Term: Ongoing, part-time basis for 7.25 hrs per week
Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.