CN - Rockhampton - Community Mental Health

JPS Recruitment Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join its Community Mental Health team on a contract basis. The role involves delivering mental health care in community settings, Monday to Friday day shifts, across a 76-hour fortnightly schedule, with visits across the Rockhampton area.

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated community mental health experience, current AHPRA RN registration, and a postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing; a valid driver’s licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health nursing or related setting.
• Strong assessment and communication skills; independent work in homes and community spaces.

Responsibilities

• Community-based mental health nursing with direct patient contact and clinical autonomy.
• Flexible contract role, ASAP start through to November 2026, 76 hours per fortnight.
• Valid driver’s licence required; 8-hour shift breaks built into the working pattern.

Skills

Community mental health nursing

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

RN with AHPRA registration

Post-graduate qualification in mental health nursing

Job description

CN - Rockhampton - Community Mental Health

Rockhampton Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join its Community Mental Health team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to deliver mental health care in the community setting, working Monday to Friday day shifts across a 76-hour fortnightly schedule. The role runs from as soon as possible through to 13 November 2026, and requires a valid driver's licence to support home and clinic-based visits across the Rockhampton area.

• Community-based mental health nursing with direct patient contact and clinical autonomy
• Flexible contract role, ASAP start through to November 2026, 76 hours per fortnight
• Valid driver's licence required; 8-hour shift breaks built into the working pattern

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in community mental health nursing or a related mental health setting
• Current driver's licence and reliable access to transport for community visits
• Strong assessment and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in clients' homes and community spaces
• Understanding of mental health conditions, treatment approaches, and recovery-focused care principles
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and maintain detailed clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with current AHPRA registration
• Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated specialist experience in mental health nursing
• Mental Health First Aid certification or equivalent mental health-specific training