CN - Mount Isa - Adult Community Mental Health
Mount Isa Hospital, part of the North West Hospital and Health Service in Queensland, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join its Adult Community Mental Health team on a five-week contract from 9 November to 13 December 2026. This is an opportunity to deliver acute care and crisis mental health support in a regional setting, working shift hours between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The role is open to Clinical Nurses (NG6), Psychologists, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists who bring experience in Queensland Health environments and acute mental health crisis response.
- Five-week contract delivering acute care and crisis mental health services in a regional hospital setting
- Shift work pattern, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, across the Adult Community Mental Health service
- Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team in a high-need regional community
Preferred Requirements
- Current experience working within Queensland Health services and familiarity with CIMHA (Coordinated Integrated Mental Health Assessment) processes
- Demonstrated experience in acute care settings with a solid understanding of crisis mental health intervention
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex presentations in a community mental health context
- Strong communication skills and the capacity to work flexibly across shift patterns
- Current professional registration and compliance with Queensland Health credentialing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work, or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, with current professional registration
- Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated specialist training in mental health or acute care
- Mental Health First Aid certification or equivalent mental health-specific professional development
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CN - Mount Isa - Adult Community Mental Health employer: JPS Recruitment Group
Tocumwal Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and Acute care team, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated group while making a significant impact on patient care in a regional setting. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare, Tocumwal Hospital stands out as a rewarding place to advance your nursing career.
