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Clinical Nurse Consultant/Mental Health Clinician (Prison Mental Health) - Cairns
Cairns
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If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives. This position provides clinical care for individuals incarcerated at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre with complex mental health issues.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687939 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Please See Role Description |
| Contact person | Paige Bartolo |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2711 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol, Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering Mental Health and AOD Services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and for supporting other mental health and AODS in the surrounding Hospital and Health Services of Cape York, Torres Strait Northern Peninsula Area.
Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…..
- Deliver direct clinical care for Prison Mental Health Service clients with complex mental health issues including assessment, diagnosis, input into treatment planning and promoting evidence-based care.
- Utilise discipline-specific clinical skills and knowledge to carry out assessment and/or interventions for clients of the Prison Mental Health Service.
- Participate in and contribute to state-wide service delivery and initiatives.
- Provide education, direction, and supervision for routine tasks to less experienced staff, and students.
- Contribute to optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and education.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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