Clinical Nurse (Older Persons Mental Health)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Professional Development Allowance

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver recovery-focused mental health care for older people in the Rockhampton region, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and follow-up.

You will engage in case management, proactive wellness strategies, education, and discharge planning, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and partnerships with GPs, aged care and community services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with AHPRA/NMBA registration and annual practising certificate; Mental Health Practitioner accreditation desirable.
• Ability to deliver clinical services to older people with strong time management, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, recovery-focused care to older people with serious mental health conditions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide comprehensive case management and early intervention with wellness and lifestyle strategies to support recovery and prevent deterioration.
• Advocate for consumers and support families and carers, building partnerships with GPs, Aged Care, NGOs and CQHHS services for coordinated care.
• Apply clinical judgement and contemporary practice through critical thinking, problem-solving, discharge planning, documentation and outcome evaluation.

Skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Partnership-building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA/NMBA registration

Job description

About us

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) delivers specialist mental health, alcohol and other drug care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a diverse catchment of more than 250,000 people.

About the role

• Deliver advanced, recovery-focused care to older people living in the community with serious mental health conditions, providing assessment, treatment, follow-up and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team.


• Provide comprehensive case management and early intervention, including wellness and lifestyle strategies designed to support recovery, prevent deterioration and reduce re-referral or hospital admission.


• Advocate for consumers and support their families and carers, building strong partnerships with General Practice, Aged Care, NGOs and CQHHS services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.


• Apply clinical judgement and contemporary practice through critical thinking, problem-solving, multidisciplinary consultation, discharge planning, clinical documentation and outcome evaluation.

About you

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with current AHPRA/NMBA registration and annual practising certificate; Authorisation as a Mental Health Practitioner is highly desirable.


• Ability to deliver clinical services to older people, with strong time management, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills.


• Strong communication and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside government, NGO and community providers.


• Commitment to evidence-based practice and contributing to the development of self and others through education, professional networking and shared learning.

What we offer

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,710 p.m. 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


• Professional Development Allowance


• 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.

Applications close

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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