*About us:
The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas with services located in each area.
About the role:
The Enrolled Nurse holds current registration specific to the Enrolled Nurse scope of practice and supports a Registered Nurse/Midwife in the provision of patient centred care. The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for their own actions and is accountable in providing delegated nursing care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive nursing care for consumers of the unit in accordance with professional standards, validated practice which is consistent with the philosophy and policies of Queensland Health, Rockhampton District Mental Health Services and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
Participate in the development, utilisation and review of clinical pathways and care management protocols within the interdisciplinary framework.
Deliver direct care to consumers including those with complex care needs, ensuring clinical care is evidence based, and that consumers' rights are upheld.
About you:
Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Commitment to develop an ability in the identification and implementation of clinical evidenced-based skill and knowledge that applies to quality, patient safety and risk initiatives and measures to facilitate continuous improvement and the achievement of The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant standards, clinical guidelines and advanced clinical practice related to quality, patient safety and risk.
Ability to work autonomously within a quality, safety and risk framework, and undertake preventative and management strategies to minimise or prevent clinical risk as it relates to the application of relevant standards.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $88,846 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $ $39.27 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
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Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A
Applications close: Sunday, 15 February 2026
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