Clinical Nurse - Mental Health (Emergency Department)

About your opportunity:

The purpose of the Clinical Nurse- Mental Health is to provide clinical expertise, support, and education to nursing staff within the unit to ensure best practice and quality patient care to patients of all ages and cultural groups presenting with Mental Health concerns.

The Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department (ED) provides treatment to approximately 80 000 patients per calendar year. The type of treatment varies according to the presenting complaint of the patient. The priority of treatment is indicated according to the triage category allocated to the patient on their arrival at ED.

Please note - This is a fixed term temporary full-time role, up to 03/05/2026. 

About your new employer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty. 
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration. 
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. 

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4138.10 to $4431.10 p.f. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Mandatory qualification (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the role) and registration with AHPRA.
• Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support Certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment procedure.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. 
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Kirsty Dillon on (07) 4433 3459.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV672067

Applications close: Monday, 5 January 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.