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Registered Nurse (MHSG Inpatient Units Rolling Recruitment)


AAMHIU, TCCU, SMHRU, AIUDS, Mental Health Service Group, Townsville

The Mental Health Service Group is currently seeking applications from Registered Nurses to join their team and provide high level care to consumers in our inpatient units.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

Mental Health nursing involves connecting with people in a time of crisis and helping them get to a better place. It is an incredibly diverse profession where no two days are the same.

This stream of nursing allows you to be creative and innovative in providing high levels of care. There is no limit to where a career in mental health nursing will take you.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV507451N
Closing date 29-Sep-2024
Job duration Permanent full-time, ongoing vacancies
Contact person Selena Codega
Contact details 07 4433 7984
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Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the 
Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?
Are you: 

  • A Registered Nurse interested in a rewarding career in mental health?
  • Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

About your opportunity:

Permanent opportunities available

The Mental Health Service Group delivers comprehensive, specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum. Our services are consumer focused and recovery orientated and provided in a variety of settings including community, acute inpatient units, hospitals, emergency departments, and residential rehabilitation and supported accommodation.

Registered Nurse opportunities are available in the following inpatient units: 

  • Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AAMHIU)
  • Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU)
  • Townsville Community Care Unit (TCCU)
  • Adolescent Inpatient Unit and Day Service (AIUDS)
  • Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CTRU)

Candidate Requirements:

  • Applications are encouraged from Registered Nurses seeking to further their careers in the mental health sector.
  • Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build their mental health skills and expertise through comprehensive professional development programs, coaching and on-the-job support.
  • Minimum qualification requirements are a Bachelor of Nursing, current registration with AHPRA and a class C motor vehicle drivers' licence. Appointees will be required to participate in a continuous shift work arrangement.
  • Employees must maintain vaccination protection Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).

Generous remuneration package value up to $117,926 p.a. comprising salary range of $3079.50 to $3950.00 p.f. or $40.51 to $51.97 p.h. (Nurse Grade 5), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Discover all Charters Towers and Townsville has to offer!

Please download the attached candidate pack for more information. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Interested..?

Contact: Selena Codega on 07 4433 7984.

Apply ONLINE by: 29 September 2024.

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