Job Description
Clinical Nurse | Mental Health Acute Care Team
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Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse looking for your next contract opportunity in regional Queensland?
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Troocoo Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse for a contract opportunity within the Mental Health Acute Care Team based in Mackay.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Contract Details
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Position: Clinical Nurse (Grade 6)
n Service: Mental Health Acute Care Team (ACT)
n Location: Mackay
n Contract Dates: 14 September ********* October ****
n Hours: Maximum 80 hours per fortnight
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Essential Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate:
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Mental Health Case Management experience
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Mental Health Triage experience
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Acute Mental Health or Crisis Care experience
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Ability to complete ECGs
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Experience administering Intramuscular (IM) medications
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Strong risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills
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Current AHPRA Registration
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Highly Desirable Experience Experience with the following will be highly regarded:
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CIMHA
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ieMR
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Australian Mental Health Services
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Community Mental Health
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Crisis Assessment and Intervention
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Knowledge of the Mental Health Act ****
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Previous regional or rural mental health experience
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Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse looking for your next contract opportunity in regional Queensland?
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Troocoo Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse for a contract opportunity within the Mental Health Acute Care Team based in Mackay.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Mackay?
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Located on Queensland's beautiful coastline, Mackay offers an incredible lifestyle with easy access to beaches, islands, national parks and the Whitsundays.
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Enjoy a regional lifestyle while continuing to build your mental health nursing experience within a well established acute care service.
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Why Troocoo Healthcare?
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At Troocoo Healthcare, we specialise in connecting healthcare professionals with some of Australia's most rewarding agency and contract opportunities.
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When you partner with us, you'll benefit from:
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Dedicated healthcare recruitment specialists
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Weekly pay
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Travel and accommodation support
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Ongoing contract opportunities
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Access to future placements across Queensland
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End-to-end onboarding support
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📌 Clinical Nurse | Mental Health Acute Care Team (North Mackay)
🏢 Troocoo
📍 North Mackay