CN - Mackay Base - Mental Health / AODS

JPS Recruitment; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Base Hospital in Mackay, QLD, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Grade 6 to join its Mental Health and AODS team on a six-week contract from 9 November to 20 December 2026. The role involves specialist assessment, intervention, and case management for clients navigating alcohol and other drug-related challenges.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a focus on clinical care and aftercare coordination in a community-focused service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in AODS assessment and treatment delivery.
• Current driver's licence (essential for community-based work)
• Strong mental health nursing background with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic systems, ideally including ieMR
• Sound understanding of mental health legislation and duty of care in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Specialist AODS assessment and intervention work in a dedicated mental health unit
• Six-week contract role with structured hours and clear scope for clinical impact
• Community-based case management and aftercare coordination for vulnerable clients

Skills

AODS assessment

Mental health nursing

Clinical documentation

Autonomous working

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Tools

ieMR

Job description

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Grade 6 to join its Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AODS) team on a six-week contract from 9 November to 20 December 2026. Based in Mackay, this role offers the chance to deliver specialist assessment, intervention, and case management for clients navigating alcohol and other drug-related challenges. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, you'll be part of a community-focused service that combines clinical expertise with meaningful aftercare support.

• Specialist AODS assessment and intervention work in a dedicated mental health unit
• Six-week contract role with structured hours and clear scope for clinical impact
• Community-based case management and aftercare coordination for vulnerable clients

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in AODS assessment and treatment delivery
• Current driver's licence (essential for community-based work)
• Strong mental health nursing background with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic systems, ideally including ieMR
• Sound understanding of mental health legislation and duty of care in a regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration
• Counselling and assessment qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Familiarity with the Mental Health Act 2016 and CHIMA database systems