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Patient Flow Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/680193 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to role description |
| Contact person | Nicola Buntin |
| Contact details | 07 4885 5722 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Patient Flow Coordinator (Clinical Nurse) to join their team on a Permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse (Patient Flow Coordinator) provides advanced level clinical skills to ensure patient-focused evidence-based nursing care, coordinates the clinical management of patient/client care, and provides leadership and support to other nursing staff within the Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The activities are predominantly clinical in nature, but also provide support to the Nurse Grade 7 or above in management activities within the Division of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services and will:
- Provide professional guidance, leadership and support to nursing, medical and other professionals in the principles of decision making.
- The Clinical Nurse role will utilise advanced clinical skills and professional decision making to deliver a safe and efficient patient journey across the care continuum through the reduction of service fragmentation, educating and empowering individuals and coordinating patient care in a positive way.
About the Team
Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
The Mental Health and AOD Service is comprised of eight clinical teams across the MHHS. The Mental Health Service is responsible for the provision of comprehensive, specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum for people with severe and complex mental health problems. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented and are provided in a variety of settings including community, an acute inpatient unit, hospitals and emergency departments.
Visit: http://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/your-hospitals/mackay-base-hospital/mental-health/.
Mental Health Inpatient Unit
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides care to people who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness. If a person is admitted to an acute inpatient unit, it is often because their mental illness is not manageable in a less restrictive setting, such as community-based support.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
