ECT Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health service is seeking a dedicated ECT Coordinator to enhance their mental health inpatient care. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective coordination of Electroconvulsive Therapy services within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for managing audits, rectifying reports, and collaborating with nursing leadership to uphold quality and safety standards. Join a dynamic environment that values professional growth and offers a diverse work culture, competitive wages, and flexible arrangements. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating mental health services with a focus on ECT.
• Strong understanding of national standards and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate ECT services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely completion of national standard audits and rectification of reports.

Skills

Clinical Coordination

Mental Health Expertise

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Audit Management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Mental Health Nursing Certification

Job description

Role details

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an ECT Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) to join their team on a permanent basis. For application procedures and mandatory requirements, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The purpose of this position is to ensure effective coordination and facilitation of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) services, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring national standard audits are completed correctly, rectifying red flag reports on time, and collaborating with NUM/CNC to send reports back to MHHS Quality and Safety promptly.

About The Team

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides care to individuals experiencing an acute episode of mental illness. Admission often indicates that their condition cannot be managed in less restrictive settings, such as community-based support.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service encompasses 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres, employing over 3,700 staff. The district covers approximately 90,000 km² and offers services across Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging, and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and education opportunities, including Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport