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Registered Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit)
Rockhampton
Some moments in healthcare change lives forever, and this is your moment.
Join the Adult Inpatient Unit and be the steady presence that helps people experiencing acute mental illness find safety, stability and a pathway towards recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, supportive environment where you'll lead care for consumers with complex needs, mentor colleagues and work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team.
If you're a Registered Nurse who thrives on clinical challenge, values compassionate, recovery-focused care and wants to leave every shift knowing your expertise mattered, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your casual spot with us!
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Non Standard Hours |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6F686635 |
| Closing date | 12-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Multiple positions available |
| Contact person | Joy Jung |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5673 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
At the heart of Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is a commitment to helping people through some of life's most challenging moments. Delivering specialist mental health, alcohol and other drug care across the region, the service works collaboratively with health and community partners to provide compassionate, recovery-focused support that helps people regain confidence, independence and hope for the future.
About the role:
- Provide specialist nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental illness, delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning and evidence-based interventions in a secure inpatient environment.
- Work collaboratively with consumers, families and the multidisciplinary team to support recovery, facilitate safe discharge planning and ensure continuity of care between inpatient and community services.
- Lead and coordinate clinical operations during your shift, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
- Guide and mentor nursing staff and students, promoting professional development, reflective practice and a positive, supportive team culture within the unit.
- Champion safe, person-centred care by identifying and managing clinical risks, driving quality improvement initiatives and maintaining the highest standards of mental health practice.
About you:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with a strong understanding of contemporary clinical practice, patient safety and quality standards.
- Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management, with the ability to contribute to accreditation, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and support positive workplace outcomes.
- Strong organisational and digital skills, with experience using clinical information systems and the ability to analyse data, prepare reports and support the delivery of quality and safety programs.
What we offer:
- An hourly rate between $55.07 - $70.64 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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) RK6F686635
Applications close: Sunday, 12 July 2026
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