Registered Nurse - Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit

About the role

The Registered Nurse – Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) provides contemporary, evidence-based nursing care within Metro North Mental Health at Caboolture Hospital. Working as part of an interprofessional mental health team, the role supports consumers through recovery-oriented care, rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions that promote optimal health, wellbeing and independence.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality consumer-focused care within a secure rehabilitation environment, applying sound clinical judgement and professional nursing expertise to support consumers with complex mental health needs. The role also contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment through collaboration, education, quality improvement and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide contemporary, evidence-based nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of consumer care.
• Apply clinical nursing expertise and professional judgement to support consumers with complex mental health and rehabilitation needs.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery-focused and person-centred care.
• Contribute to a safe therapeutic environment through effective communication, delegation, risk management and adherence to professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, professional development, clinical education and service enhancement initiatives that support positive consumer outcomes.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED