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Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health, Rural and Remote) - Cairns and Hinterland
Cairns and Hinterland
Make the move. Make a difference.
Support resilience where it matters most.
Lead advanced mental health care where it’s needed most. Join our Rural and Remote Mental Health Service as a Nurse Practitioner and deliver expert clinical leadership, specialised care and multidisciplinary support across Cairns, the Tablelands and Cassowary Coast, while enjoying the flexibility of a permanent part-time role.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695174 |
| Closing date | 11-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description. |
| Contact person | Ross Clarksmith |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6024 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Provide effective, accountable health care that incorporates application of advanced level of patient care, knowledge and skills in expanded nursing practice.
- Contribute expert nursing assessment and advice to achieve service quality improvement and research activities, including nursing practice review, policy and standard development within a risk management framework.
- Provide clinical advice, leadership, and education to MHAODS and other stakeholders regarding service delivery and coordination, utilising high level written and oral communication skills. Actively leads and supports existing and emerging nurse-led models of care whilst maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the health service and consumer populations.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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