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Clinic Nurse Consultant, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services as a Clinic Nurse Consultant. You will deliver competent, safe, and quality direct nursing care, within the Mental Health Unit and assisting in the achievement of service goals.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH672509 |
| Closing date | 12-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Emily Mullan |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8257 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your opportunity:
- Provide effective and efficient clinical care in the area of Mental Health and work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manger to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
- Utilise high level of communication skills that include interpersonal, verbal and written communication and have the ability to work cohesively as an active participant of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The role requires clinical skill to function in a dynamic environment where patients express a high level of emotional concerns and often present with a level of risk to themselves and others.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
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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