Clinical Nurse - Adult Intake

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a registered nurse to deliver high-quality adult mental health care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across Gladstone and surrounding communities. You will conduct assessments, risk assessments, triage and care planning, while providing therapeutic interventions and education to consumers and carers.

You will support ongoing professional development, supervise students and contribute to service improvements, with a focus on person-centred care and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration and eligibility to become an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016.
• Skills to support people experiencing complex mental health challenges, including conducting risk assessments and triage, with knowledge of relevant legislation and national standards.
• Strong communication and therapeutic skills to build relationships with consumers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care through assessments, risk assessments, triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Support consumers to work towards their goals, build on strengths and progress towards recovery.
• Collaborate with consumers, carers, colleagues and community partners in multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge and contribute to service improvement by collecting clinical data and monitoring outcomes.

Skills

Registered nurse

AHPRA registration

Mental health

Triage

Risk assessments

Care planning

Therapeutic interventions

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About us:The Gladstone Integrated Service is here to support the mental health and wellbeing of people in Gladstone and surrounding communities.Our services include Adult and Child and Youth Mental Health, our Step-Up-Step-Down Unit, and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. We provide personalised support through assessments, treatment, case management and referrals.Working together with local health and community services, we're here to help people feel supported, build resilience and take positive steps towards recovery.About the role:Make a real difference. Deliver high-quality, discipline-specific mental health care through assessments, risk assessments, triage, care planning and therapeutic interventions. Support consumers to work towards their goals, build on their strengths and take positive steps towards recovery.Keep learning and growing. Build your clinical knowledge and confidence through hands-on experience, professional development, peer learning and regular clinical supervision. We're all about growing together and providing the best possible care!Teamwork makes the dream work. Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, colleagues and community partners to deliver flexible, person-centred support. Get involved in multidisciplinary teamwork, outreach to surrounding teams and extended-hour services to help ensure consumers receive the care they need.Share your knowledge and make an impact. Contribute to service improvement by collecting clinical data, monitoring outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve care. Support students and less experienced staff with everyday clinical tasks, sharing your knowledge while continuing to learn from the team.About you:You're a registered nurse with current AHPRA registration and, ideally, eligibility to become an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016.Have the skills and knowledge to support people experiencing complex mental health challenges, including conducting risk assessments and triage, with an understanding of relevant legislation and national mental health standards.Bring strong communication and therapeutic skills, build positive relationships with consumers and colleagues, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.Can manage competing priorities, deliver quality adult mental health care and share your knowledge with others. You're also keen to support and educate colleagues while continuing to develop your own clinical skills.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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6K696158Applications close: Monday, 23 November 2026#GladstoneThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.