At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver community mental health care with direct patient contact and clinical autonomy.
- Company: Rockhampton Hospital, a supportive environment for mental health professionals.
- Benefits: Flexible contract, day shifts, and 76 hours per fortnight.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and development until November 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in the community.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in community mental health nursing.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Rockhampton Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join its Community Mental Health team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to deliver mental health care in the community setting, working Monday to Friday day shifts across a 76-hour fortnightly schedule. The role runs from as soon as possible through to 13 November 2026, and requires a valid driver's licence to support home and clinic-based visits across the Rockhampton area.
- Community-based mental health nursing with direct patient contact and clinical autonomy
- Flexible contract role, ASAP start through to November 2026, 76 hours per fortnight
- Valid driver's licence required; 8-hour shift breaks built into the working pattern
Preferred Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in community mental health nursing or a related mental health setting
- Current driver's licence and reliable access to transport for community visits
- Strong assessment and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in clients' homes and community spaces
- Understanding of mental health conditions, treatment approaches, and recovery-focused care principles
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and maintain detailed clinical documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration
- Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated specialist experience in mental health nursing
- Mental Health First Aid certification or equivalent mental health-specific training
Community Mental Health – Rockhampton employer: JPS Recruitment Group
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