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Clinical Nurse (Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Mental Health Unit Cairns as a Clinical Nurse and experience the unique opportunity to deliver care that truly matters – while living in one of Australia’s most beautiful and relaxed tropical regions. You will deliver direct nursing care at an advanced level, within a specific area of expertise whilst providing support and education to team members in this unit. Do you have the knowledge and skills to be a part of this high pace team? Submit your application now.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH680593 |
| Closing date | 14-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Several Permanent Full Time and Part Time |
| Contact person | Mitchell Laburn |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6392 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
The Mental Health Acute inpatient units (MHL2 & MHL1) are designed equally to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for people with acute mental health problems requiring treatment in an inpatient setting and who cannot be managed in a less restrictive environment in the community.
The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 10-bed ward located on Level 2 of the AAMHIS and is a specialised unit within the Cairns Hospital. PICU provides intensive psychiatric care for patients experiencing acute mental health crises or severe psychiatric symptoms.
We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of clinical specialty and work in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nurse Unit Manager to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
- Effectively manage self-development and work with the Clinical Nurse Consultant/Nurse Unit Manager/Clinical Nurse Educator to meet unit nursing staff development needs.
- Apply contemporary human resource management principles to ensure that the unit working environment meets legislative standards and CHHHS policies and procedures.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
Documents
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