Clinical Nurse | Mental Health | Continuing Care Team (CCT) Join BluePrint Nursing | Where Compassion Meets Excellence Location: Mackay Community Health Centre Employment Type: Full-time locum contract Salary: $80+ p/h with salary packaging available Start Date: ASAP - 11/01/2026 (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 Continuing Care Team (CCT), and 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 Continuing Care 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 NurseMental health community case management experienceCompetent in completing an ECGAbility to provive intramuscular injectionsDemonstrated experience in adult mental health continuinng careStrong clinical assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred care.Desirable experienceKnowledge of CHIMA databaseKnowledge of ieMR and proficiency in using this systemPrevious experience working in Australia, preferrably with QLD HealthKnowledge of Mental Health Act 2016 Mandatory CompetenciesBLS competencyManual and patient handlingInfection controlAggressive behaviour managementMandatory reporting by Registered Nurses, and/or Midwives for reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglectMedications management including QPHS (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations November 2012Additionally, the candidate must agree to undertake any of the following as required by our HHS:Integrated electronic medical record trainingOnline induction trainingAny other training as requested 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 contactthe team at +61 283 207 323 for a confidential discussion.