Job Description Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs Queensland | CQHHS Mental Health Contracts | Travel Nursing Australia Up to $70/hr super penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Short-term Queensland Health contracts Join HealthX as an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and take on rewarding contract opportunities across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). These roles offer competitive agency rates, flexible short-term placements, and the opportunity to work across regional and rural Queensland mental health services supporting acute, community, inpatient, and outreach care settings. Why you’ll love this opportunity Up to $70 per hour super shift penalties Competitive agency rates for experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses across CQHHS services Travel and accommodation provided Flights and accommodation support available for eligible regional contract placements Flexible 2–12 week contracts available Choose short-term contracts that suit your availability and lifestyle goals Work across diverse mental health settings Exposure across inpatient units, community mental health, acute care teams, and outreach services Expand your mental health clinical experience Develop advanced skills in assessment, risk management, de-escalation, recovery-focused care, and multidisciplinary collaboration Experience regional Central Queensland lifestyle Enjoy coastal living, country communities, national parks, and a supportive regional healthcare environment About the Role As a Mental Health Registered Nurse with HealthX, you will deliver recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health care across CQHHS facilities. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to support consumers experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions across inpatient, community, and outreach settings. Key responsibilities Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk and mental state examinations Provide recovery-oriented nursing care and therapeutic interventions Support crisis assessment, de-escalation, and acute behavioural management Participate in care planning and multidisciplinary case conferences Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical documentation Liaise with families, carers, and community services to support continuity of care Support discharge planning and community reintegration Work within the framework of the Mental Health Act and relevant Queensland Health policies Locations – Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Mental Health Inpatient & Acute Services: Rockhampton Hospital Mental Health Unit Gladstone Mental Health Services Community & Outreach Services: Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (Rockhampton) Community Mental Health Teams (Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald region) Older Persons Mental Health Services Child and Youth Mental Health Services Acute Care Teams and Crisis Assessment Services Regional & Rural Coverage: Services across Capricorn Coast, Central Highlands, and surrounding CQHHS communities Why choose mental health travel nursing in Central Queensland Gain experience across a full spectrum of mental health care settings Work within supportive multidisciplinary teams focused on recovery-based practice Enjoy flexible contracts with strong agency pay rates Experience meaningful clinical impact in regional and rural communities Access a balanced lifestyle with coastal towns, national parks, and regional living Build advanced mental health skills across acute, community, and crisis care environments What you’ll need Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) Minimum 1 year recent Mental Health Nursing experience Experience in acute mental health, community, or inpatient settings Strong skills in risk assessment, de-escalation, and recovery-focused care Current Australian working rights (non-sponsorship contract opportunities) Ability to work across rotating rosters in regional and rural environments Desirable: Mental Health Act experience and post graduate mental health qualifications Why HealthX At HealthX, we’re more than a recruiter. We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of mental health nursing and the complexities of regional service delivery. When you join us, you receive consistent support, reliable pay, flexible contract opportunities, and a dedicated team committed to helping you succeed professionally while maintaining work-life balance.
