Are you a passionate and empathetic Registered Nurse ready to make a real difference in people's lives? We’re seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to support our Mental Health Community Services team on a temporary, full-time basis. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide vital mental health care, compassionate support, and practical interventions directly within the community, empowering individuals on their journey to recovery.

Bring your clinical expertise, your caring nature, and your commitment to improving mental health outcomes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a team that truly values community wellbeing, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About us:

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

Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to 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 to consumers as well as support for carers / families. The Clinical Nurse with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in an advocacy capacity for their consumers (General Practice, Non-Government Organisations, internal CQ Health 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.

• While not mandatory, appointment as a Mental Health Clinical Nurse under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,992 p.m. 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G651531

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 August 2025

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Further information

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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
  
  RK5G651531 - Clinical Nurse (Community) (PDF, 560KB)
  Role Description