Job search
Enrolled Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit)
Rockhampton
Make your next career move in Mental Health Nursing!
Rockhampton Adult Inpatient Unit is calling all Enrolled Nurses looking for their next career move! Whether you’re looking for permanent, casual or something in between, we have a variety of hours available to suit you.
Bring your nursing skills, compassion and curiosity! Here in the Adult Inpatient Unit, you’ll work alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, support recovery and make every shift count. See why a career in mental health nursing can be so rewarding and develop your clinical skills, build confidence and grow your career while helping people through some of life’s toughest moments.
If you’re passionate about people, keen to grow and ready for something new, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Casual,Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6H690725 |
| Closing date | 03-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Joy Jung |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6052 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Big region, big impact! The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports more than 250,000 people across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana.
With services across the region, our teams provide specialist support for mental health, alcohol and other drug needs, helping people navigate challenges, reduce symptoms and work towards recovery.
We're all about working together. Our teams partner with Adult Mental Health Inpatient and Acute Care, Primary Health, community organisations and private providers to connect people with the right support, at the right time.
Different communities. Diverse needs. One team making a difference.
About the role:
- Use your communication skills to create therapeutic relationships with patients and work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver patient-centred care and recognise when additional support or expertise is needed beyond your scope of practice.
- Work alongside Registered Nurses and patients to develop, review and adapt care plans that reflect individual needs and goals.
- Monitor patients' health and functional status, communicate changes with the Registered Nurse and contribute to informed clinical decision-making.
About you:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build therapeutic relationships with patients and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Clinical knowledge and nursing skills to assess, deliver and evaluate patient care confidently within your scope of practice.
- Motivated to build their confidence, knowledge and capability, progressing from novice towards advanced practice.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $91,510 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $38.11- $40.45 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Casual
- A casual hourly rate between $47.64 - $50.56 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
- 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690725
Applications close: Thursday, 3 September 2026
#Rockhampton #InpatientMentalHealth
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
