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Registered Nurse - Mental Health and Specialised Services Casual Pool

Queensland55.07 - 70.64 AUD per hourPosted 12-05-2026

Job description

Registered Nurse - Mental Health and Specialised Services Casual Pool

Queensland Health (Organisation site)

Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details

Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC682808
Closing date 14-Jun-2026

| Salary Other | $55.07 - $70.64 p.h. | | Job duration | Multiple Casual Positions, Hours Variable | | Contact person | Julian Wyatt | | Contact details | (07) 5470 5474 Access the National Relay Service |

We're excited to welcome a Registered Nurse to our Mental Health and Specialised Services Casual Pool.

The Mental wards within the service include Rosella (Adolescent-SCUH), Waratah (Older Persons-SCUH), Kamala (Adult - SCUH), Melaleuca (Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - SCUH), Pandanus (Adult and Intensive Care Unit - Nambour), Bunya (Adult and Intensive Care Unit - Nambour), Community Care Unit (Mountain Creek).

There are 94 beds across the Inpatient service.

This position provides a unique opportunity to utilise your mental health specific clinical expertise, advanced leadership and management skills to role model excellence in nursing care and leadership, while contributing to the future development of the Mental Health nursing within Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS). In addition, this role will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in the provision of continuous development of a comprehensive integrated model of service across the continuum of care.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Continuity of care and the promotion of patient safety and quality are paramount and informed by evidence-based practice consistent with national, state and local mental health policies and directions.
  • The underpinning principles and commitment of the SCHHS-MHSS include the provision of services which are person centred and recovery oriented with the aim of assisting individuals with mental illness to realise their optimal potential as individuals and as valued citizens of the community.
  • The active involvement of consumers, families and carers is encouraged to assist in promoting resilience and recovery for the consumer.
  • Within the SCHHS-MHSS, the interdisciplinary approach (including family and carer involvement) is vital in ensuring continuity of care across a network of crisis intervention, acute care, maintenance of care and extended community treatment.

Salary rates: $55.07 - $70.64 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) (NRG5) (multiple casual positions available) Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

  • A wellness program;
  • Generous superannuation;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Career training and development; and
  • Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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  • Applicant Information (PDF)

    SC682808_RD (PDF)

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