Are you a nurse with a high-level of knowledge of Mental Health care and practices? Our Older Persons team have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to join the team temporarily!

The Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, recovery-oriented care at an advanced level to older adults living in the community who have serious mental health conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they deliver discipline-specific case management, implement early intervention strategies, and offer support to carers and families.

Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply now!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Older Persons Mental Health Community Team

(CQHHS OPMHS) is a specialist multidisciplinary mental health team based in  Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast providing assessment and treatment for people aged 65 years and over, who are experiencing mental illness.  Criteria for consideration of referrral to OPMH for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander peoples is 55 years and over.

The Service aims to provide support in outpatient, home or Residential Aged Care settings, through a range of community mental health interventions including, assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referral for older adults from the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional areas.  The service works in collaboration with the Older Person's Mental Health Inpatient Unit and Acute Care Teams, primary health, community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms of mental illness and facilitate recovery.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse – Older Persons Mental Health delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to older people living in the community who have been diagnosed as having serious mental health conditions.  As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides discipline specific case management, early intervention strategies as well as support for carers / families. The Mental Health Clinician liaises with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in an advocacy capacity for their consumers (General Practice, Non-Government Organisations, internal Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) stakeholders).

About you:

• The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate is mandatory for this position.
• Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,992 is comprised of:

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

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E635268

Applications close: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5E635268 - Clinical Nurse Older Persons BCT (PDF, 340KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants