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Clinical Nurse - Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT)
Mount Isa
Clinical Nurse (Mental Health) – Make a Difference Through Community Outreach!
Permanent full-time Clinical Nurse role delivering advanced mental health care, clinical leadership and outreach support within a multidisciplinary team.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI667950_NG |
| Closing date | 07-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Sarita Bista Bhattarai |
| Contact details | 07 4744 7103 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse within the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT), you will provide advanced mental health nursing care to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Working within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Service (MHAODS), you will deliver recovery-focused care while providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
In this role you will:
- Deliver advanced mental health assessments, care planning and clinical interventions
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to staff and students
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and community services
- Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice within the service
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,605. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,815… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,210.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Sarita Bista Bhattarai on 07 4744 7013
Applications close: Tuesday, 07 April 2026
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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