Clinical Nurse - Adult Intake

Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health invites applications for a Clinical Nurse – Adult Intake in the Gladstone region. The role delivers mental health assessments, risk assessments, triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions to support consumer recovery.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in professional development, and provide outreach services across Central Queensland. This permanent, full-time position offers a pathway to clinical growth, supervision, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Hold the relevant qualifications and professional registration for the role.
• Eligibility to become an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is a definite bonus.
• Bring strong therapeutic communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions to support recovery.
• Engage in professional development, supervision and peer learning.
• Collaborate with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams; provide outreach across Central Queensland.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Risk assessments

Triage

Care planning

Clinical supervision

Tools

Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) eligibility

Job description

# Clinical Nurse - Adult Intake**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) GladstoneJoin Gladstone Integrated Services to deliver hands-on clinical care, support recovery and work alongside a multidisciplinary team that gets things done. Help people navigate mental health challenges, build resilience and take meaningful steps towards recovery. And there's room to grow! Build your clinical expertise through professional development and clinical supervision while making a difference that extends beyond the clinic. And the best part? You get to call Gladstone home! Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle, beautiful beaches, a welcoming community and incredible natural attractions right on your doorstep. Ready to grow your career, make a difference and embrace the regional lifestyle? We'd love to hear from you!## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Health - Nursing || Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) || Workplace Location | Rockhampton region || Job ad reference | QLD/GL6K696157N || Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 || Salary Other | $57.76 - $61.85 p.h. || Job duration | || Contact person | Kara Quinn || Contact details | [phone] Access the National Relay Service |## About us:We're all about people, connection and making a difference! The Gladstone Integrated Service brings together mental health, Step-Up-Step-Down and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services to support Gladstone and surrounding communities.Working alongside local health and community teams, we provide personalised care that helps people build resilience, find support and take positive steps towards recovery.## About the role:* **Make every interaction count.** Deliver mental health assessments, risk assessments, triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions that help consumers work towards recovery and achieve their goals.* **Keep growing, keep learning.** Build your clinical expertise through hands-on experience, professional development, peer learning and clinical supervision. There's always room to learn something new!* **Team up and make an impact.** Collaborate with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams, provide outreach support across Central Queensland, and participate in extended-hour services to help people access the care they need.* **Share your skills and spark change.** Help improve services by contributing to clinical data collection and quality improvement initiatives, while supporting students and less experienced staff to develop their confidence and skills.## About you:* You hold the relevant qualifications and professional registration for the role, with eligibility to become an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the *Mental Health Act 2016* a definite bonus!* Have the clinical know-how to support people experiencing complex mental health challenges, including risk assessments and triage, and understand the relevant Queensland legislation and national standards.* Bring strong therapeutic communication skills, build trusting relationships with consumers and colleagues, and thrive when working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.* Can juggle competing priorities, deliver quality adult mental health care and share your knowledge by guiding and educating colleagues as part of a supportive team.## What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $139,931 p.a. is comprised of:* An hourly rate between $57.76 – $61.85 p.h.* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution* 17.5% leave loading## Additional Benefits:* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options* Paid Parental Leave* 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.## How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:* Your current CV or resume, including referees.* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:1. Contact [e-mail]2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) **GL6K696157N****Applications close: Monday, 23 November 2026***#Gladstone*## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* GL6K696157 - Clinical Nurse - Adult Intake (PDF) GL6K696157 - Mental Health Clinician - Adult Intake (OT, Psych, SW) (PDF) Information for Applicants (PDF)