Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to mental health care? Join the Community Care Unit at Bundaberg Hospital, where you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialised support, develop care plans, and promote recovery and wellbeing for patients facing mental health challenges. Be part of a welcoming community in Bundaberg—a regional city known for its friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and excellent lifestyle. Make a meaningful difference in mental health care every day.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical and patient-centred care within the Community Care Unit, supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice in a Mental Health Community Residential Rehabilitation setting. Actively participate in and support education, management and portfolio functions within the Community Care Unit as part of a MDT working with the Allied Health and Peer work force. Utilise data and information to ensure that the service is organised for safety and participate in the capture of information which measures the standard of service delivery.

Temporary Part Time (64 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension and Casual Positions Available

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive competitive salary rates between $41.74 - $53.53 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) or $51.33 - $65.85 p.h. (casual), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (Nurse Grade 5) (Temporary Part Time, 64 hours p.f., for 6 months with the possibility of extension and Casual Positions Available). (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2508WB655182

Other benefits include: 

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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 Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2508WB655182 - RD (PDF, 906KB)
  Role Description