Join Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs Service as an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (ENAS)!

Provide advanced, evidence-based nursing care to adults with complex mental illness across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, and surrounding areas. Work in community and home settings, delivering person-centred care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life. Maintain professional development and uphold a safe, respectful environment for clients and colleagues.

If you’re an Enrolled Nurse with advanced skills, strong mental health knowledge, and a passion for community care, apply now to make a meaningful difference!

Job details

About us:

The Adult Community Services Team is based in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast and provides a service to consumers with complex mental illness in outpatient and home settings, through a range of community mental health interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations, and referral for adults from the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional area. The service works in collaboration with the adult mental health inpatient and acute care teams, and primary health, community, and private sector providers to reduce symptoms of mental illness and facilitate recovery. 

About the role:

• This position will demonstrate advanced knowledge, experience, and integration of theoretical knowledge to practice.
• The Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (ENAS) provides care at an advanced level under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• The ENAS will demonstrate performance that enhances professional development of self and of others.
• Provide effective and efficient clinical care and work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and non-clinical personnel to provide quality nursing care.
• Maintain contemporary Mental Health Nursing practice through ongoing professional development.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients/residents/clients and visitors.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as an Enrolled Nurse (EN).
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and the ability to apply that knowledge in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and ability to deliver high quality patient care services.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $94,242 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $39.25 - $41.65 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) RK5E639610

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5E639610 - Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (PDF, 339KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants