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Mental Health Nurse - North and West Remote Health - Townsville

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  • Experienced in Mental Health Nursing? Multiple full-time, part-time, casual or contract roles available to suit your lifestyle!
  • Join one of Australia’s leaders in regional, community-based Mental Health Services in Townsville, the capital of North Queensland!
  • Salary package up to $104,000, plus relocation assistance and 5 weeks annual leave!

Provide evidence-based mental health nursing!

North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is growing! Currently, they are seeking credentialed Mental Health Nurses to join their team in Townsville, QLD, on a full-time, part-time, casual or contract basis to suit your lifestyle.

Reporting to the Mental Health Nurse Team Leader, this role will see you providing evidence-based mental health nursing services to people with severe or complex mental health needs.

More specifically, you will be responsible for implementing Mental Health care plans, as well as completing and reviewing recovery plans within a “person-centred” framework.

To be considered for this position you will have AHPRA registration as a registered nurse, and be credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

Additionally, NWRH are looking for candidates who have:

  • A demonstrated understanding of local health issues and ideally, the Stepped Care Model of mental health services;
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds;
  • An ability to take initiative in areas notwithstanding client care, quality improvement and clinical excellence; and
  • Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, with skills in electronic patient databases.

Why you'll love working with NWRH!

NWRH is one of the largest health service providers in the state, servicing 1/3 of Queensland.

You will be joining a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team who have come from across Australia, with a mix of experiences, from fresh graduates to seasoned experts!

Passionate about providing training, mentoring, and career progression, NWRH will ensure there are plenty of opportunities made available to you to help you stand out as an industry professional. They also provide a flexible working environment, so you can work at your best and produce the optimum outcomes for your clients.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an excellent remuneration package up to $104,000, commensurate with experience, and comprised of a base salary, super and leave loading. Additional benefits include 5 weeks annual leave and negotiable relocation assistance!

A competitive hourly rate will be provided for Contractors.

Living and working in the largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast offers many lifestyle benefits associated with North Queensland. Great schools, recreational activities, James Cook University, the Great Barrier Reef, and only a stone's throw from the beautiful Magnetic Island!

For more information about the roles and credentialing requirements, please contact Helen Davis on 07 4744 7600 or [email protected]

Please note:

  • You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
  • A current, unrestricted Driver's License is essential; and
  • All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

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