Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.

Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join their team on a temporary basis.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services within the health service settings; and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.

About the Team

Mackay Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service Division provides assessment, continual treatment and comprehensive case management to clients with a serious mental illness in the Mackay Hospital and Health Service and comprises of Adult, Child and Youth and Outreach services.

Adult Mental Health Services are comprised of community based and hospital inpatient components that provide a range of services to adults with severe mental disorders and or psychiatric disability residing within the geographical areas covered by Mackay city and immediate surrounds.

The Mental Health Unit is located at the Mackay Base Hospital. It is a 20 bed Low Dependency Unit and a 4 bed High Dependency Unit.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.