As the Clinical Nurse for Older Persons Mental Health, you will deliver advanced, contemporary care to older people living in the community with serious mental health conditions. Champion early intervention, lifestyle strategies and advocate for consumers whilst being a part of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Use your clinical judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help shape quality and safety initiatives and grow through continuous learning. If you are looking for a role where your compassion makes a lasting impact on older people and their families in the community, this is in the role for you. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Older Persons Mental Health Community Team is a specialist multidisciplinary mental health team based in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast providing assessment and treatment for people aged 65 years and over, who are experiencing mental illness. Criteria for consideration of referrral to Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples is 55 years and over. The Service aims to provide support in outpatient, home or Residential Aged Care settings, through a range of community mental health interventions including, assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referral for older adults from the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional areas. 

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse (Older Persons) delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to older people living in the community who have been diagnosed as having serious mental health conditions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides discipline specific case management, early intervention strategies as well as support for carers/families. The Mental Health Clinician liaises with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in an advocacy capacity for their consumers (General Practice, Non-Government Organisations, internal Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service stakeholders).

About you:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual nursing practicing certificate is mandatory for this position.
• Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates competent level of knowledge and skill to undertake routine clinical practice with an understanding of recovery focussed Mental Health care.
• Demonstrates an ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team utilising comprehensive communication skills to establish effective partnerships and provide consultation to the team as well as other government and non–government service providers.
• Demonstrates an ability to deliver routine older person mental health clinical services utilising time management and prioritisation skills.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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) RK6A675935

Applications close: Thursday, 26 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6B675935 - Clinical Nurse (Older Persons) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)