Are you ready to make a difference in mental health care while enjoying the best of both work and life? Central Queensland Mental Health Services is hiring Registered Nurses to join our Adult Inpatient Unit.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead, innovate and grow within a dynamic team that values holistic, person-centred care. With flexible hours, a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, you’ll be empowered to practice independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to recovery and well-being.

Whether you’re an experienced nurse or looking to elevate your career, this role offers autonomy and fantastic leadership responsibilities.

Ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role where every shift counts? Your next adventure in mental health awaits!

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 and 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:

• Deliver direct care to consumers including those with complex care needs, ensuring clinical care is evidence based and that consumers' rights are upheld.
• Ensure that appropriate communication is achieved so that mental health care is integrated across inpatient and community settings.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, external referral sources, consumers and visitors to promote consumer focus and involvement that meets the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
• Provide shift coordination and leadership into the operations of Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIU), to deliver a high level of care is to consumers.
• Identify and minimise risks to patients, employees, volunteers, visitors and the organisation.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in Mental Health would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrate a level of clinical person-centred care and an effective level of clinical skills and knowledge, competence and experience within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrates collaborative teamwork and decision making, empathy, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $121,106 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 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) RK5G651597

Applications close: Tuesday, 26 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

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• RK5G651597 - RN Adult Inpatient Unit (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants