CN - Mackay Base - Mental Health - Continuing Care Team (CCT)

JPS Recruitment; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse specialising in Mental Health to join the Continuing Care Team at Mackay Community Health Centre. This fixed-term contract spans 7 weeks (23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027), with hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

You will deliver community-based mental health care, provide case management, and support clients in the community, applying hands-on experience and a commitment to continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Formal qualification or demonstrated competency in mental health nursing practice.
• Familiarity with Queensland Health systems (CHIMA, ieMR) and the Mental Health Act 2016, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Community-based mental health case management with direct client contact and clinical assessment.
• Provide case management and clinical support to clients in the community.
• Work in a fixed-term contract for seven weeks with standard hours (Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:30).

Skills

Mental health care

Clinical assessment

ECG competence

Injections administration

Autonomous work

Education

RN (AHPRA)

Mental health nursing

Tools

CHIMA

ieMR

Job description

CN - Mackay Base - Mental Health - Continuing Care Team (CCT)

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse specialising in Mental Health to join the Continuing Care Team at Mackay Community Health Centre. This is a contract position running from 23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 (approximately 7 weeks), offering an opportunity to deliver community-based mental health care in a structured, supportive environment. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, the successful candidate will provide case management and clinical support to clients in the community, bringing hands-on mental health experience and a commitment to continuity of care.

• Community-based mental health case management with direct client contact and clinical assessment
• Fixed-term contract, 7 weeks, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (up to 80 hours per fortnight)
• Grade 6 position within Queensland Health, based at Mackay Community Health Centre

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in mental health community case management
• Competence in performing and interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Ability to administer intramuscular injections safely and confidently
• Sound clinical assessment skills and the ability to work autonomously within a community setting
• Strong communication and documentation practices aligned with health service standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Formal qualification or demonstrated competency in mental health nursing practice
• Familiarity with Queensland Health systems (CHIMA, ieMR) and the Mental Health Act 2016, or willingness to learn; prior experience in Queensland Health or Mackay Health and Hospital Service is advantageous