Clinical Nurse | Mental Health Acute Care Team
Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse looking for your next contract opportunity in regional Queensland?
Troocoo Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse for a contract opportunity within the Mental Health Acute Care Team based in Mackay.
The Opportunity As a Clinical Nurse within the Acute Care Team, you will play a key role in providing assessment, triage, crisis intervention and case management support for consumers accessing acute mental health services.
The Acute Care Team operates as a critical entry point into public mental health services and provides assessment, referral and support to individuals experiencing acute mental health presentations.
This role requires clinicians who are confident working autonomously, conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and managing complex presentations within a community-based acute care environment.
Contract Details
Position:
Clinical Nurse (Grade 6)
Service:
Mental Health Acute Care Team (ACT)
Location:
Mackay
Contract Dates:
14 September ********* October ****
Hours:
Maximum 80 hours per fortnight
Essential Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate:
Mental Health Case Management experience
Mental Health Triage experience
Acute Mental Health or Crisis Care experience
Ability to complete ECGs
Experience administering Intramuscular (IM) medications
Strong risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Current AHPRA Registration
Highly Desirable Experience Experience with the following will be highly regarded:
CIMHA
ieMR
Australian Mental Health Services
Community Mental Health
Crisis Assessment and Intervention




Knowledge of the Mental Health Act ****
Previous regional or rural mental health experience
Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse looking for your next contract opportunity in regional Queensland?
Troocoo Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse for a contract opportunity within the Mental Health Acute Care Team based in Mackay.
The Chance As a Clinical Nurse within the Acute Care Team, you will play a key role in providing assessment, triage, crisis intervention and case management support for consumers accessing acute mental health services.
The Acute Care Team operates as a critical entry point into public mental health services and provides assessment, referral and support to individuals experiencing acute mental health presentations.
This role requires clinicians who are confident working autonomously, conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and managing complex presentations within a community-based acute care environment.
Why Mackay?
Located on Queensland's beautiful coastline, Mackay offers an incredible lifestyle with easy access to beaches, islands, national parks and the Whitsundays.
Enjoy a regional lifestyle while continuing to build your mental health nursing experience within a well established acute care service.
Why Troocoo Healthcare?
At Troocoo Healthcare, we specialise in connecting healthcare professionals with some of Australia's most rewarding agency and contract opportunities.
When you partner with us, you'll benefit from:
Dedicated healthcare recruitment specialists
Weekly pay
Travel and accommodation support
Ongoing contract opportunities
Access to future placements across Queensland
End-to-end onboarding support
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📌 Clinical Nurse | Mental Health Acute Care Team (North Mackay)
🏢 Troocoo
📍 North Mackay