Clinical Nurse or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker (Mental Health Clinician), HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1), Continuing Care Team, Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital - H2512WB672584
Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services provides high-quality mental health care to individuals across the Wide Bay region. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of the community, providing comprehensive care and treatment options to those in need. We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Continuing Care Team at Bundaberg Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading, multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful impact on mental health outcomes.
Your Opportunity:
* Deliver clinical services within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus. The provisions of these services are to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental disorders and other serious mental health problems across both the community and inpatient settings.
* Participation in all aspects of the Model of Service Delivery including an extended hours service.
Two Permanent Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f.)
What we're looking for:
* Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing practice within a Continuing Care Team and the ability to apply advanced professional judgement, and critical thinking to negotiate complex clinical requirements and to appropriately manage patient-centred care requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to assess the mental health needs of consumers and their families and to formulate a therapeutic plan and carry out that plan in both individual and group settings including an ability to respond quickly and effectively in a team context to consumers presenting with immediate and serious mental health problems.
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both co operatively and independently in a flexible and innovative multi-disciplinary team setting, collaboratively with community groups and other agencies, and to contribute to the ongoing development review of the Service.
* Demonstrated understanding of a commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement, the implementation of National Standards for Mental Health Services and participation in research and evaluation and other project work.
* Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of National and State Mental Health Directions and legislation relevant to the provision of specialist Mental Health Services.
* Knowledge of, or an ability to acquire knowledge of, procedures, policies and regulations which impact upon the position and a knowledge of contemporary Human Resource Management issues such as Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Nurses:
Mandatory possession of a nursing qualification from a registered tertiary institution or completion of an approved hospital training program and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
* Psychologists:
Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution as a Psychologist and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
* Occupational Therapists:
Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution as an Occupational Therapist and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
* Social Workers:
Mandatory possession of a recognised degree in Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Eligibility is dependent on the candidate having completed a University level Social Work degree accredited by the AASW and that the candidate does not have any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues or complaints known to the AASW which may preclude membership.
* Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership. Overseas qualified applicants should include such evidence with their application to be considered for short-listing in the selection process.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Why join us?
Career Growth
: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.
Inclusive Culture:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.
Impactful Work:
Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.
Competitive Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $135,856 p.a., comprising salary between $111,198 - $119,071 p.a., (Nurse Grade or remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $79,051 - $116,189 p.a. (HP3), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Two Permanent Full Time positions, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2512WB672584.
Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.
Other benefits include:
* Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
* Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
* Fantastic
salary sacrificing
benefits
* Professional Development Allowance
* Professional Development Leave
* Flexible work arrangements
* Lower cost of living
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Application:
Job search | Employment and jobs | Queensland Government
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 20th January 2026