Registered Nurse – Acute Mental Health

Registered Nurse – Acute Mental Health

Full-Time 66150 - 80850 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
  • Company: Join Darling Downs Health, a leader in community-focused healthcare.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to improving community health outcomes.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your nursing career.
  • Qualifications: Current registration as a Registered Nurse and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.

As a Registered Nurse - Acute Mental Health, you'll help people find stability, hope and support during some of life's most challenging times. Working in a collaborative and recovery-focused environment, you'll build meaningful connections, contribute your clinical expertise and help shape positive outcomes for consumers, families and the wider community.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Delivering compassionate, person-centred care that supports recovery, wellbeing and independence.
  • Partnering with consumers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
  • Using your clinical judgement to guide safe, evidence-based care and support people through complex situations.
  • Building capability within the team through collaboration, shared learning and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Let's talk about you! You're someone who leads with compassion and treats every person with dignity and respect. You stay calm when challenges arise, communicate with authenticity and build trusted relationships that help others feel heard and supported. You take pride in making a difference when it matters most and are motivated by the opportunity to improve lives, strengthen communities and grow professionally along the way.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse.
  • Strong clinical, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to person-centred mental health care.
  • Sound judgement, resilience and a focus on safe, quality outcomes.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in acute mental health settings and/or postgraduate study in mental health nursing. Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, while embracing opportunities to learn, contribute and grow within a supportive health service.

Together, you'll help create better outcomes, stronger connections and healthier communities.

Why Join Darling Downs Health? At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

  • Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety.
  • Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways.
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
  • Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Registered Nurse – Acute Mental Health employer: Queensland Government

Runcorn Heights State School and Kuraby State School are exceptional employers, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity and fosters strong community ties. With modern facilities and a commitment to professional development, educators have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while coordinating enriching cultural exchanges with sister schools in Japan. Join us in shaping enthusiastic learners in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Contact Details:

Queensland Government Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Registered Nurse – Acute Mental Health

Compassionate Care
Person-Centred Approach
Clinical Judgement
Communication Skills
Relationship-Building Skills
Collaboration
Resilience