Registered Mental Health Locum Nurses | Regional QLD
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Mackay, Queensland
- Role Type
- Locum, Contract
- Salary
- AU$56 - AU$113 per hour + depending on nurse grade level
Queensland - Multiple Regional & Rural Locations
Excellent Agency Rates
Travel Assistance | Accommodation Provided
Are you a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse ready for your next adventure?
We're currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Nurses for exciting locum opportunities throughout regional Queensland. From tropical coastlines and outback communities to vibrant regional cities, these contracts offer the chance to combine meaningful work with unforgettable travel experiences.
If you're looking to make a real difference while exploring some of Australia's most spectacular destinations, locum Mental Health Nursing in Queensland could be the perfect opportunity.
About the Role
As a Locum Mental Health Nurse, you'll work within supportive multidisciplinary teams across a range of services, including:
- Acute Mental Health Units
- Community Mental Health Services
- Crisis Assessment & Treatment Teams
- Rural and Remote Health Services
- Adult, Older Persons, and Child & Youth Mental Health Programs
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Deliver recovery-focused and trauma-informed care
- Support consumers experiencing acute and ongoing mental health challenges
- Administer and monitor medications safely
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care plans
Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
- Recent Mental Health Nursing experience
- Strong communication and assessment skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
- Current National Police Check and relevant clearances
What's on Offer?
- Competitive agency rates
- Accommodation provided
- Travel assistance included
- Flexible contract lengths
- Opportunities across diverse regional and rural Queensland locations
- Exposure to a variety of clinical settings and communities
- The chance to travel while building your career
Why Choose Locum Mental Health Nursing in Queensland?
Queensland offers more than just a job-it's an opportunity to experience incredible landscapes, meet diverse communities, and make a lasting impact where mental health services are needed most.
As a locum nurse, you'll have the unique chance to work across a variety of regional settings, supporting individuals and families while gaining valuable clinical experience. Along the way, you'll discover welcoming communities, breathtaking scenery, and the rewarding feeling that comes from helping people during some of the most important moments in their lives.
Whether you're working in a coastal town, regional centre, or rural community, every contract brings new experiences, new connections, and new opportunities for growth.
Apply Today
Take your Mental Health Nursing career beyond the everyday.
With accommodation and travel support available, there's never been a better time to explore regional Queensland, support communities in need, and build a rewarding career doing what you're passionate about.
Make a difference, discover new places, and experience the adventure of locum Mental Health Nursing across beautiful Queensland.



