Registered Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit)

Registered Nurse (Adult Inpatient Unit) - Rockhampton

Department of Health - Queensland

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join the Adult Inpatient Unit and provide essential support to individuals experiencing acute mental illness, guiding them towards safety, stability, and recovery. This casual, on-site role offers a chance to apply your clinical expertise in a dynamic environment. You will lead care for consumers with complex needs, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. If you are a Registered Nurse seeking clinical challenges and committed to compassionate, recovery-focused care, we encourage you to apply.

About Us: Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is dedicated to supporting individuals through challenging life circumstances. We deliver specialist mental health, alcohol, and other drug care across the region, working with health and community partners to foster recovery, confidence, independence, and hope.

About the Role:

• Provide specialist nursing care to adults with acute mental illness, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, and evidence-based interventions within a secure inpatient setting.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support recovery, facilitate safe discharge planning, and ensure continuity of care between inpatient and community services.
• Lead and coordinate clinical operations during your shift, ensuring safe, high-quality care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Guide and mentor nursing staff and students, fostering professional development, reflective practice, and a positive team culture.
• Promote safe, person-centred care by identifying and managing clinical risks, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and upholding high standards of mental health practice.

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, demonstrating a strong understanding of contemporary clinical practice, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management, with the ability to contribute to accreditation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and support for positive workplace outcomes.
• Strong organisational and digital skills, including experience with clinical information systems, data analysis, report preparation, and supporting quality and safety programs.

What We Offer:

• An hourly rate between $55.07 - $70.64 p.h. (inclusive of a 25% casual loading).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness Passport.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements: Employment for this role is conditional upon the employee being and remaining vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as outlined in the Role Description.

How to Apply: Please submit your current CV or resume, including referees. Include a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills, and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations detailed in the Role Description. Provide any additional forms or evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For Assistance: Contact Rec••••••••••••••••••••••••••@health.qld.gov.au Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F686635

Applications close: Sunday, 12 July 2026 Location: Rockhampton