Clinical Nurse Consultant (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Leave loading

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Job summary

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Varsity Lakes QLD is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health – Intellectual and Developmental Disability) to lead advanced assessments and care for individuals with complex neurodevelopmental needs. The role requires nursing registration in Australia, a Bachelor of Nursing, and a valid driver license.

It offers flexible work options, salary packaging, and a supportive, diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Driver Licence and willingness to undergo relevant checks.
• Vaccination and TB screening as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced level mental health assessments and formulations.
• Coordinate with families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers.
• Conduct home/ward visits in line with Gold Coast Health policy.
• Coordinate staff and manage resources as delegated by the Team Leader.

Skills

Driver Licence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Varsity Lakes QLD

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health – Intellectual and Development Disability) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver advanced level discipline specific mental health assessments, formulations, brief interventions, positive behaviour support plans, and support for primary treating teams
• Liaise with consumers and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required to ensure quality service delivery
• Conduct home/ward visits in accordance with relevant Gold Coast Health policy
• Coordinate staff and manage resources as delegated by the Team Leader

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• Flexible work options
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Permanent part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $70.92 - $77.00 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast Intellectual, Developmental Disability Mental Health Service is a specialist community-based service that provides healthcare to young people and adults with complex neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. intellectual disability, autism, congenital neurocognitive conditions) who present with significant emotional and behavioural difficulties, including co-occurring mental health disorders.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Job Ad reference: GC696251