Registered Nurse Mental Health

Registered Nurse – Cooinda Mental Health Unit | Buderim Private Hospital

Employment Term: Maximum Term part time opportunity Available (maternity leave vacancy 0.8 FTE)

Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast

Remuneration: $42.50 – $54.62 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

The Cooinda Mental Health inpatient unit is a state‑of‑the‑art 33‑bed acute unit for those aged 18 and over. With private, well‑equipped rooms, patients have use of the dining room, laundry, lounge areas, visitors' lounge, outdoor areas, music room, art and craft room, therapy rooms and gymnasium. Our service provides assessment and evidence‑based treatment for patients experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, addictions, complex needs due to a mental illness, as well as young adult and older persons mental health needs.

Your part in our Buderim Hospital team:

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, holistic nursing care to clients of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals and their families.
• The Registered Nurse practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions, and the delegation to and the supervision of care provided by Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and health care students.

In addition to this you will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
• Have a minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in acute mental health.
• Possess Full Australian Working Rights (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time).
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, with knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• Show a commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Be willing to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment.

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.

UnitingCare Family:

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second‑largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not‑for‑profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands.

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Diversity & Inclusion:

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Safe workplace:

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Commitment to Safeguarding:

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