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Your opportunity:
- The Co-Responder Model aim is to prevent and safely resolve mental health crisis situations through enhanced co-operation, collaboration and understanding between Queensland Health and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).
- The Co-Responder will work with QAS in providing a dual response team. The Co-Response Team provides specialised mental health knowledge in the community, rapid assessment and intervention, and enhance access to information enabling timely access to care.
- The Co-Responder Model consists of a senior mental health clinician and a QAS officer. This combination of skills safeguards that the person with mental illness is supported appropriately, either through the provision of appropriate psychiatric assessment or where appropriate, transportation to hospital for further psychiatric evaluation.
Covid 19 Vaccination: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (Health Employment Directive No. 12/21 and Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70)
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $147,400 p.a., comprising salary between $118,993 – $129,189 p.a., (Nurse Grade 7) or competitive remuneration package value up to $141,250 p.a., comprising salary between $115,049 – $123,799 p.a., (HP4), 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: H2209WB445684
Other benefits include:
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Wide Bay Recruitment at [email protected]
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