Are you a qualified Registered Nurse with natural leadership skills? Our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit are seeking a driven individual to support the unit in delivering patient centred care!

As the Clinical Nurse you will deliver quality nursing care at an advanced level to consumers within the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Support other nursing staff while promoting professional standards of practice and conduct by providing leadership and knowledge to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and other non-registered nursing personnel.

This role in based in Rockhampton, a location you will never get tired of! With a choice of city, beach to bush, the choice of adventure is endless!

Multiple positions are available

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

We care for people over the age of 18 years who require inpatient care for treatment of mental health issues. The Inpatient Unit is located on the Rockhampton Hospital campus and has 23 beds including 3 High Dependency Unit beds. Work has commenced on the 32-bed new build with an anticipated completion date of mid-2026.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse follows defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe, practice and services and workplaces. The Clinical Nurse supports the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant with achieving the unit's goals and standards, while supporting and providing leadership Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and other non-registered nursing personnel.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• A relevant qualification in Mental Health Nursing or current credentialing as a Mental Health Nurse through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses is highly desirable.
• Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 or eligibility to apply for would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, precept staff and contribute to professional nursing practice with confidence and integrity in the context of a mental health nursing role

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4K607412

Applications close: Monday, 16 December 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK4K607412 - Clinical Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit) (PDF, 408KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants