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Clinical Nurse (AODCMH)
Woorabinda
This role offers a permanent opportunity within the Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service, situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja and Gungaloo Aboriginal people.
As the Clinical Nurse, you will provide early leadership within the career pathway for nursing in CQ Health and be responsible for a specific patient population, and function in more complex situations while providing support and direction to other team members. This position provides high quality specialist mental health services to consumers with a mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families in keeping with professional and clinical standards.
Find out more about the role on our attached Role Description!
NOTE: A zero-alcohol carriage and possession limit apply to the community of Woorabinda.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CH5I658144 |
| Closing date | 16-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julie Drayton |
| Contact details | 49132828 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of the Wadja and Gungaloo Aboriginal people and is a designated Aboriginal Shire Council Community located in Central Queensland, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton.
Located in the Aboriginal Community of Woorabinda, 175 km southwest of Rockhampton, the Woorabinda MPHS, provides first line, health care for the people of Woorabinda and surrounding rural population. The 63 Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Operational and Administrative staff provide:
- 24-hour Accident and Emergency care,
- Hospital Inpatient care,
- Residential Aged Care,
- Community Home Support services,
- Community Women and Child Health Services,
- Community and Public Health Services (including school health services),
- Community Chronic Disease Services (including Renal Dialysis).
Home | Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse works within the multidisciplinary Community Health Team of the Woorabinda Multi-Purpose Health Service and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health program activities. Temporary deployment may occur to fill critical staffing shortages within the community health team.
This role reports to the Nurse Unit Manager Community Health and plays an important role in providing clinical support for Primary Health Care workers and others in the delivery of Primary Health Care Program activities. Collaboration with the community, other agencies and the wider health service team is an essential feature of this role towards improvement of community health and well-being.
About you:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
- Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $131,900 p.a. 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I658144
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
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Further information
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Documents
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CH5I658144 - Clinical Nurse (AODCMH) (PDF, 418KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
