Clinical Nurse | Mental Health | Alcohol & Other Drugs
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Location : Mackay Community Health Centre
Employment Type : Full-time locum contract
Salary : $75 p / h
Start Date : ASAP - 12 week with ability to extend
Are you a skilled and empathetic mental health nurse ready to take the next step in your career? BluePrint Nursing is seeking a Clinical Nurse specialising in mental health to support our Community Mental Health Services. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, client-focused environment where your expertise will directly impact lives.
About the Role
In this pivotal role, you will :
* The mental health team provides clinical case management and other therapies for adults aged between 18 and 65 years, experiencing significant and long‑term mental illness.
* Deliver evidence-based clinical care and therapeutic interventions in community settings.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement recovery‑oriented care plans.
* Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
* Advocate for clients and promote access to appropriate mental health supports.
What You Will Bring
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
* Mental health Alcohol & Other Drugs experience
* Demonstrated experience in adult mental health, intake, and community‑based care.
* Strong clinical assessment, risk management, and decision‑making skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* A commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centred care.
Desirable experience
* Knowledge of CHIMA database
* Knowledge of ieMR and proficiency in using this system
* Previous experience working in Australia, preferrably with QLD Health
* Knowledge of Mental Health Act 2016
Mandatory Competencies
* BLS competency
* Manual and patient handling
* Infection control
* Aggressive behaviour management
* Mandatory reporting by Registered Nurses, and / or Midwives for reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglect
* Medications management including QPHS (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations November 2012
Why BluePrint Nursing?
* Supportive and inclusive team culture.
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
* Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families.
Apply Now
Send your resume or contact the team at for a confidential discussion.
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