Enrolled Nurse - Community Care Unit (Casual)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Rockhampton invites an Enrolled Nurse to join the Community Care Unit. You will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing support to adults living with mental illness, guiding recovery with a collaborative team of nurses and allied professionals.

Casual role with competitive hourly rates and benefits, including PD opportunities, EAP, flexible work-life balance and discounted private health insurance. Training and development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified Enrolled Nurse with current NMBA registration through AHPRA.
• Recovery-focused care for adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to collaborate with nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisation and ongoing learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adults in the Community Care Unit.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses and a multidisciplinary team to support recovery journeys.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Caring approach

Teamwork

Time management

Education

NMBA registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Community Care Unit (Casual)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

At our Community Care Unit, recovery is about more than getting well — it's about building confidence, gaining independence and getting back to doing the things that matter!

We support adults aged 18–65 on their mental health recovery journey, helping them develop everyday skills, manage their wellbeing, master everything from cooking and shopping to catching the bus, reconnect with their community and take steps towards work or study.

Our welcoming residential setting features 20 self-contained units, shared spaces for group activities and education, and areas where residents can connect with family, friends and support networks.

We're all about helping people build skills, find their feet and take their next steps towards independent living — one achievement at a time!

About us

At our Community Care Unit, recovery is about more than getting well — it's about building confidence, gaining independence and getting back to doing the things that matter!

We support adults aged 18–65 on their mental health recovery journey, helping them develop everyday skills, manage their wellbeing, master everything from cooking and shopping to catching the bus, reconnect with their community and take steps towards work or study.

Our welcoming residential setting features 20 self-contained units, shared spaces for group activities and education, and areas where residents can connect with family, friends and support networks.

We're all about helping people build skills, find their feet and take their next steps towards independent living — one achievement at a time!

About the role

As an Enrolled Nurse at our Community Care Unit, you'll be part of a supportive team helping adults living with severe and enduring mental illness build confidence, develop life skills and take meaningful steps towards independence.

Working alongside Registered Nurses and a passionate multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver safe, evidence-based care and support each consumer's unique recovery journey. It's nursing with purpose, where the little wins matter and every step forward is worth celebrating!

About you

• Qualified and ready to roll. You're a registered Enrolled Nurse with current NMBA registration through AHPRA and ready to put your skills into action.
• Recovery is your focus. You bring sound clinical knowledge, a caring approach and an understanding of recovery-focused mental health care.
• Teamwork makes it happen. You're a great communicator who enjoys collaborating with nurses, multidisciplinary teams and community services to get the best outcomes for consumers.
• Organised, curious and always growing. You can prioritise care, manage your time and love learning, sharing knowledge and keeping your practice evidence based.

What we offer

• An hourly rate between $47.64 - $50.56 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• 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.