Are you passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of patients in need? Our Mental Health Adult Inpatient Unit are seeking a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to fulfil the needs of the team, permanently!

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to consumers, with a focus on comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You'll work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure consumer-focused, integrated mental health care across inpatient and community settings.

If you're passionate about mental health, committed to professional growth, and ready to make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you. We are counting on you!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands & Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service works in collaboration with the Adult Mental Health Inpatient and Acute Care Teams, Primary Health as well as community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms of mental illness and facilitate recovery.

About the role:

The Enrolled Nurse holds current registration specific to the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice and supports a Registered Nurse/Midwife in the provision of patient centred. The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for own actions and is accountable in providing delegated nursing care.

The Enrolled Nurse practices under the direct or indirect supervision, delivers safe patient care as delegated and seeks assistance and support in decision making from the Registered Nurse.

About you:

Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory for this position.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $86,259 p.h. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.92 - $38.12 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G651263

Applications close: Monday, 25 August 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5G651263 - Enrolled Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit) (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description