Help improve quality of life and independence as a Registered Nurse for the Older Persons Mental Health Unit.

Support vulnerable members of the community in this specialised and highly meaningful area of nursing by exercising your specialist skills in geriatric mental health care. This role will see you support consumers and their families with their transition in the community, identify complex care needs and be supported by a passionate multidisciplinary team.

If you’re looking to deepen your clinical skills while contributing to an essential mental health service, this is a fantastic opportunity worth applying for.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) delivers specialist support for people experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug challenges across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and the Central Highlands — and also supports adult patients from the Central West Hospital and Health Service. Altogether, that's a catchment of more than 250,000 people.

At the heart of it all is Rockhampton, our main hub. From here we provide medical coverage, professional supervision, Mental Health Act (2016) administration, program implementation and accreditation support, along with acute inpatient services that back up mental health teams right across the region. In short — it's a big team delivering vital care across a big part of Queensland.

About the role:

• As a Registered Nurse in the Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit, you'll deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice, working closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• You'll bring your clinical skills and compassion to the role, demonstrating strong nursing competence while caring for both inpatients and outpatients within the service.
• The role involves both delegating and undertaking clinical activities, with clear accountability for your actions and decisions within your scope of practice.
• You'll also provide guidance and support to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and healthcare workers, ensuring care is delivered safely and collaboratively.
• Professionally and operationally, you'll report to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Director of Nursing (DON) or Facility Manager, working together to maintain a high standard of care across the service.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $124,741 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $42.98 - $55.13 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) RK6C678070

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

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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.

Documents

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

• RK6C678070 - Registered Nurse (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)