Take the next step in your mental health nursing career and make a genuine difference in the lives of others while enjoying the relaxed coastal lifestyle and affordable living that Gladstone has to offer.

As a Clinical Nurse within Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, you’ll deliver recovery-focused specialist care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You’ll lead complex assessments, therapeutic interventions and case management while mentoring students and less experienced clinicians with support from senior staff.

This permanent full-time opportunity offers flexibility, a positive and collaborative team culture, and ongoing professional development to help you continue building a career you’re proud of. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow professionally, feel valued, and truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job details

About us:

The Gladstone Integrated Service is located in Gladstone and consists of an Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Adult Mental Health Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Service and an Adult Mental Health Step-Up-Step Down Unit. The Gladstone Integrated Service provides specialised services for the population of Gladstone and the surrounding areas through a range of interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referrals.

About the role:

• Deliver mental health clinical services including; mental state and risk assessment, care planning, therapy interventions, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention, liaison, education and discipline specific intervention as clinically indicated.
• Understanding factors affecting the mental health of people within bio-psycho-social perspectives.
• Actively participate in the collection and use of clinical indicators to promote service development and quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of developing treatment and management plans working from a consumer strengths perspective and the Recovery model.

About you:

• The successful applicant must possess a 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 Division one (1) is essential.
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrate ability or ability to rapidly acquire the skill to provide guidance to less experienced staff members and education to students in adult mental health.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,252 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• 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) GL6E684190

Applications close: Sunday, 14 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6E684190 - Clinical Nurse (MHAOD) (PDF)