Registered Nurse (Community Care Units)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Discounted private health

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health team at the Community Care Unit in Central Queensland. The role offers a 12-month training program and opportunities to grow nursing expertise while delivering recovery-focused care in a supportive setting.

You will coordinate shifts, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to staff development while keeping up-to-date with best practices.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMBA registration via AHPRA.
• Solid nursing skills in recovery-focused mental health care.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health care.
• Coordinate shifts, assess, plan and review individualised care.
• Contribute to staff development and service improvement.
• Keep professional knowledge up to date and participate in development.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMBA registration

Mental health care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Job description

About us:Our Community Care Unit provides a safe and supportive place for people aged 18-64 to focus on recovery and build confidence for independent living.Our friendly team helps residents develop everyday skills, manage their wellbeing, connect with the community, and explore work or study opportunities. We also support families and carers and can help connect residents with other services.The site has 20 comfortable one-bedroom units, including two accessible units, along with shared spaces for activities, socialising and meeting with visitors.A place to recover, grow, connect and take the next step.About the role:Ready to make a difference in mental health? We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly Mental Health team at the Community Care Units.Whether you're experienced in mental health or just starting out, we'll support you to grow your skills and confidence. New to mental health? You'll have the opportunity to take part in a 12-month training program, with guidance from your manager and plenty of opportunities to learn along the way.In this role, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based care, coordinate shifts when required, and assess, plan and review individualised care. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to staff development and help improve the way we deliver care.You'll also keep your professional knowledge up to date, take part in ongoing development and continue building your nursing expertise.About you:The essentials. You're a Registered Nurse with current NMBA registration through AHPRA and ready to put your skills into practice.A caring clinical approach. Solid nursing skills and an understanding of recovery-focused mental health care. You bring compassion, respect and a person-centred approach to everything you do.Team spirit. Confident communicator who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team and building great connections with consumers, colleagues and other services.A love of learning. Organised, can prioritise your workload and are keen to keep growing. You embrace professional development, share your knowledge with others and use evidence-based practice to provide the best care possible.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $108,193 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $44.27 - $56.78 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingCasualA casual hourly rate between $55.34 - $70.99 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contributionAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694270Applications close: Tuesday, 20 October 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.