Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health (LOCUM)

Looking for Something Different?

Sometimes the best career move isn't a new role - it's a new environment.

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for contract opportunities across Queensland.

Whether you're seeking a fresh professional challenge, greater variety in your work, or the opportunity to experience a different part of Queensland, contract nursing offers a unique way to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to local communities.

What's on offer?

• Competitive agency rates

• Travel provided

• Accommodation provided

• Flexible contract lengths

• Options to extend or explore new locations throughout Queensland

• Exposure to diverse clinical settings and presentations

• Dedicated support from a specialist Mental Health recruitment team

We have opportunities available across the lifespan, working with:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

• Adult Mental Health

• Older Persons Mental Health

• Acute Inpatient Units

• Community Mental Health

• Crisis and Acute Care Services

• Mental Health Emergency Services

About the Role

You'll work as part of multidisciplinary teams delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care to consumers experiencing a range of mental health presentations.

Duties may include:

• Mental health and risk assessments

• Care planning and review

• Medication administration

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation

• Consumer advocacy and therapeutic engagement

• Clinical documentation and reporting

• Collaboration with medical, nursing and allied health teams

Current opportunities are available throughout:

• Central Queensland

• South West Queensland

• North West Queensland

• Mackay Region

• Wide Bay Region

• Darling Downs Region

Whether you're looking to trade city traffic for coastal mornings or experience the unique character of Queensland's outback communities, these contracts offer the chance to experience some of Queensland's most unique and rewarding regions while making a meaningful impact.

What you'll need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 2 years' recent Mental Health nursing experience

• Experience in acute, community, crisis, ED Mental Health or CAMHS highly regarded

• National Police Check

• Queensland Health compliance requirements (or willingness to obtain)

• Full Australian working rights

• Current driver's licence desirable for some roles

Join Medacs Healthcare and take your Mental Health Nursing career somewhere new.

Apply now or contact Sian Wilson to learn more about Mental Health Nursing opportunities with Medacs Healthcare and the onboarding process.

Phone: 0439 052 704

Email: sian.wilson@medacs.com

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