Registered Nurse - Mental Health (LOCUM)

Sometimes the best career move isn't a current role - it's a recent setting.

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

Accommodation provided

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:

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.

Medacs Healthcare - Connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with communities that need them most.
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📌 Registered Nurse Mental Health Locum Queensland
🏢 Medacs Global Group
📍 Queensland