Vacancy title:
Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services (MHAIS)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Queensland Health

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 2 2026

Duty Station:
Ipswich region | Queensland (QLD)

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

The Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services (MHAIS) aims to provide short term assessment and treatment services for people experiencing episodes of mental illness, who cannot be adequately support in the community environment. The core business of MHAIS is to provide multidisciplinary specialist assessment, collaborative treatment: evidence based, best practice and skilled clinical interventions, clinical reviews, and discharge planning within a safe, therapeutic and consumer friendly environment.

This advertisement is part of a rolling recruitment process; applications will be assessed as received.

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

About the role

The Enrolled Nurse (EN with Endorsement) supports a registered nurse in the provision of person and family centred, quality, safe patient care specified by the standards of practice and registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This care will be evidenced by educational preparation, adhering to relevant legislation and context of care.

Qualifications or requirements

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Experience needed

Mental Health experience is essential.

Any other provided details

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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