Multiple short term contracts - Registered Nurse - Acute Care Team- Mackay, QLD Skilled Nursing[...]

Livingin Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Livingin Australia is seeking a Registered Nurse for community/home care at Mackay Community Health Centre in Northern Queensland, with placement from April to July 2026. The role involves providing care in mental health services, performing triage, and participating in a public mental health team. Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and have at least 12 months experience. Compensation includes agency rates, accommodation, and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a relevant nursing role.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Registered with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to consumers in mental health services.
• Perform triage and facilitate referrals to community mental health teams.
• Participate in the Acute Care Team’s 24/7 public mental health services.

Skills

Mental health services care

Triage

Community referrals

Public mental health services

Education

Registered Nurse/RN with medical registration with AHPRA

Job description

Job Type

Permanent

Reference

Reference: 605933

Location Options

• All locations
• ACT
• Canberra & ACT
• NSW
• Central Coast
• Far West
• Hunter New England
• Illawarra Shoalhaven
• Mid North Coast
• Murrumbidgee/Riverina
• Nepean Blue Mountains
• Northern NSW
• Northern Sydney
• South Eastern Sydney
• South Western Sydney
• Southern NSW
• Sydney
• Western NSW
• Western Sydney
• NT
• Regional Northern Territory
• Top End
• QLD
• Cairns and Hinterland
• Central Queensland
• Central West
• Darling Downs
• Gold Coast
• Mackay
• Metro North
• Metro South
• North West
• South West
• Sunshine Coast
• Torres and Cape
• Townsville
• West Moreton
• Wide Bay
• Brisbane Metro
• SA
• Adelaide Metro
• Barossa Valley
• Eyre Peninsula
• Far North
• Fleurieu Peninsula & Murray Mallee
• Mid North
• Port Augusta & Eyre Peninsula
• South East
• West Coast
• Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley
• TAS
• Central Tasmania
• East Coast
• Hobart & Southeast Tasmania
• Launceston & Northeast
• Northwest
• West Coast
• VIC
• Ballarat & Central Highlands
• Geelong & Surf Coast
• Gippsland Region
• Greater Bendigo Region
• Lakes & Wilderness
• Macedon Ranges
• Melbourne Metro
• Mornington Peninsula
• North Eastern
• North Western
• Phillip Island & District
• Shepparton & Central North
• South West Coast
• Wimmera & Western
• WA
• Esperance Region
• Fremantle & Inner Southern Suburbs
• Goldfields & Southern WA
• Mandurah & Surrounds
• Mid West
• Perth Metro
• Pilbara & Kimberley
• South West
• New Zealand
• UK
• USA
• Other Countries

Job Details

Registered Nurse/RN in Community/Home Care at Mackay Community Health Centre, Northern Queensland.

Placement Dates: 27 April 2026 – 19 July 2026.

Working Days: Monday to Friday. Rotating through morning and afternoon shifts, with potential for additional shifts as required. Maximum 80 hours per fortnight; overtime after 80 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to consumers in mental health services.
• Perform triage and facilitate referrals to community mental health teams, alcohol and drug services, or primary health care.
• Participate in the Acute Care Team’s 24/7 public mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/RN with medical registration with AHPRA.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Minimum 12 months experience required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Agency Rates $$$
• Accommodation provided
• Travel Allowance