At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults on their mental health recovery journey and help them build essential life skills.
- Company: Queensland Health, dedicated to empowering individuals towards independence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation, professional development, and flexible work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on recovery and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Enrolled Nurse with current NMBA registration.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 65 $ per hour.
At our Community Care Unit, recovery is about more than getting well — it's about building confidence, gaining independence and getting back to doing the things that matter! We support adults aged 18–65 on their mental health recovery journey, helping them develop everyday skills, manage their wellbeing, master everything from cooking and shopping to catching the bus, reconnect with their community and take steps towards work or study.
Our welcoming residential setting features 20 self-contained units, shared spaces for group activities and education, and areas where residents can connect with family, friends and support networks. We're all about helping people build skills, find their feet and take their next steps towards independent living — one achievement at a time!
About the role: As an Enrolled Nurse at our Community Care Unit, you'll be part of a supportive team helping adults living with severe and enduring mental illness build confidence, develop life skills and take meaningful steps towards independence. Working alongside Registered Nurses and a passionate multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver safe, evidence-based care and support each consumer's unique recovery journey. It's nursing with purpose, where the little wins matter and every step forward is worth celebrating!
About you:
- Qualified and ready to roll. You're a registered Enrolled Nurse with current NMBA registration through AHPRA and ready to put your skills into action.
- Recovery is your focus. You bring sound clinical knowledge, a caring approach and an understanding of recovery-focused mental health care.
- Teamwork makes it happen. You're a great communicator who enjoys collaborating with nurses, multidisciplinary teams and community services to get the best outcomes for consumers.
- Organised, curious and always growing. You can prioritise care, manage your time and love learning, sharing knowledge and keeping your practice evidence based.
What we offer:
- An hourly rate between $47.64 - $50.56 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
Enrolled Nurse - Community Care Unit (Casual), Queensland Health in Rockhampton employer: Queensland Government
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