Mental Health Nurse

• $101,687 to $115,266
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Mental Health Nurse
to join Student Services, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

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.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a
‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution
that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they
will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Administrative Division

The Division plays an integral role in assisting the University to achieve its teaching, research and service goals in two important ways: firstly by providing management and support services in relation to students and staff through a range of operations; and secondly through its role as the custodian of the University’s legislative obligations and standards, governance and policy.

About Student Services and Wellbeing

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio of Student Services and Wellbeing delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student matters, including social justice and public policy.

Student Services and Wellbeing consists of the following departments: Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit.

Student Services and Wellbeing aspires to be a collaborative, distinctive and innovative department that makes a real and positive difference to students, from pre-tertiary to graduation and beyond. The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university’s commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students.

What you need to succeed

You will demonstrate:

1. Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to a tertiary qualification in nursing or health combined with substantial post-qualifying experience with a minimum of two years’ experience delivering mental health nursing care.

2. Current registration as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
with sound knowledge and understanding of QLD and National Legislation governing area of practice (e.g., Mental Health Act, QLD 2016).

3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

4. Proven experience in patient assessment, case management, individual and group therapy, mediation, and recent acute inpatient and/or community experience.

5. Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.

6. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing work priorities, as well as self-manage personal development and workloads.

7. Sound digital literacy skills with the ability to use a range of software packages.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 22834a

Term: Ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration: $120,338 to $136,408 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $101,687 to $115,266 pa salary, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 11-Oct-2022

Applications Close: 26-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

Open to: Applicants 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 are encouraged to apply.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=A62E3148-F376-3436-C037-C9022C5F283D

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