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Community Adult Mental Health Clinical Nurse
St George QLD 4487
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse with expertise in Mental Health to join the team based in Western Queensland.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW696665N |
| Closing date | 24-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sonia Doolan |
| Contact details | 0417 318 118 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse to join our team of community mental health, alcohol and other drugs workers.
The Clinical Nurse practices autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing services within a rural / remote health service setting. The Clinical Nurse Community Adult Mental Health will apply a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing care related to adult mental health.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
St George is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:
- An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
- Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
- Additional annual leave per annum!
Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.
Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package!
- Highly autonomous role, a great opportunity to make your mark!
- People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what St George has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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