Registered Nurse - Mental Health Acute Care Team

Medacs Healthcare is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join an Acute Care Team in a rural town in southwest Queensland. This locum role involves providing short-term, intensive mental health support to individuals experiencing acute episodes, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely and effective care.

Role Details

Contract Length: Minimum 4-12 weeks availability, this allows for an adequate orientation and the opportunity to provide continuing care.

Locations: Our clients are based in various locations in Regional and Remote Southwest QLD

When: Start dates vary and are flexible to your availability. We want to find the perfect contract for you, whilst working with the facility and their staffing requirements.

Requirements to apply

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• A minimum of two years' experience in mental health community settings, preferably in acute mental health settings
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work independently in rural and remote environments
• Commitment to completing onboarding requirements
• Willingness to travel and work in regional or remote areas
• QLDH Experience highly desirable
• Full Australian working rights

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and risk evaluations
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for clients in acute distress
• Provide crisis management and short-term care planning
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, GPs, and allied health professionals
• Support clients in hospital, community, and outreach settings
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to case reviews

About Medacs:

• Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing permanent, temp, locum, and contract recruitment expertise to public, private & commercial healthcare sectors.
• We have been in the Australian market for over 20 years and backed by a multi-national healthcare recruitment company.
• Specialist Healthcare Recruitment Consultants to support you
• Support & Guidance to assist you on getting the career opportunity you want
• Unique insight into the various clients we work with and advice on how to do your best during the interview process and settling into your new role.

Referral Bonus
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Earn up to $750 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume by clicking "APPLY". For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Linda on 0411 325 349.