- Attractive Agency Rates
- Travel Assistance
- Accommodation Provided
Details
Clinical Nurse (Mental Health – Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team)
Location: Mackay Community Health Centre
Classification: RN Grade 6
Placement Type: Temporary Contract
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 August 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 0800 – 1630 hrs | Max 80 hours per fortnight
Days Off: Weekends & Public Holidays
Overtime: Applicable after 80 hours per fortnight
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT) at Mackay Community Health Centre.
MIRT delivers clinical case management to adults (18–65 years) with complex mental health needs, offering intensive, recovery-oriented support to help individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life.
Key Requirements (Mandatory)
Demonstrated experience in mental health case management
Competency in ECG interpretation
Ability to safely administer intramuscular injections
Current Driver’s Licence
Desirable Experience
Familiarity with CIMHA and ieMR systems
Previous work experience in Queensland Health, particularly within Mackay HHS
Understanding of the Mental Health Act 2016 (QLD)
Required Competencies
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Manual and patient handling
Infection prevention and control
Management of aggressive behaviour
Mandatory reporting (reasonable suspicions of child abuse/neglect)
Medications management including QPHS (Drugs and Poisons) Regulations (Nov 2012)
Responsibilities under the Aged Care Act (including elder abuse awareness)
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must be willing to complete any required local onboarding and training, which may include:
Integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) training
Online induction modules
Other HHS-specific training as required