Registered Nurse Mental Health

UnitingCare Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (NFP)

Flexible work arrangements

Rewards platform

12 weeks parental leave

Gender & cultural leave

Career development

Inclusive team

Job summary

UnitingCare Health Buderim Private Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part‑time maternity leave vacancy (0.8 FTE) in a 33‑bed acute mental health unit. You will deliver safe, holistic nursing care, supervise junior staff and uphold clinical standards across all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing with AHPRA registration and at least 2 years in acute mental health, Australian working rights, and a 24/7 rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration.
• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in acute mental health.
• Full Australian Working Rights (sponsorship not available).
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster.
• A commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations and undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, holistic nursing care to clients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Provide supervision and delegation to Enrolled Nurses and care staff.
• Maintain clinical governance and infection control standards.
• Contribute to a supportive, patient‑centered care environment.

Skills

Post-graduate experience

Full Australian Working Rights

24/7 roster flexibility

Patient safety focus

Vaccination readiness

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Employment Term: Maximum Term part time opportunity Available (maternity leave vacancy 0.8 FTE)
• Remuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

The Cooinda Mental Health inpatient unit is a state-of-the-art 33-bed acute unit for those aged 18 and over. With private, well-equipped rooms, patients have use of the dining room, laundry, lounge areas, visitors' lounge, outdoor areas, music room, art and craft room, therapy rooms and gymnasium. Our service provides assessment and evidence-based treatment for patients experiencing, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, addictions, complex needs due to a mental illness, as well as young adult and older persons mental health needs.

Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital

As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

An integral part of our team, as a Registered Nurse, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

Your part in our Buderim Hospital team

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, holistic nursing care to clients of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals and their families. The Registered Nurse practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions, and the delegation to and the supervision of care provided by Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and health care students (ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse). In addition to this you will:

What makes a difference for us?

• Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and AHPRA registration
• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in acute mental health
• Full Australian Working Rights (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time)
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices.
• A commitment to patient safety and quality improvements and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment

What makes a difference for you?

NFP Salary Packaging:

Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained

Flexible work arrangements

to support work-life balance

A recognition and rewards platform

providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

12 weeks paid parental leave

and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave

offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunities

to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

A positive and inclusive team

based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children

implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the community we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.