Step into a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where your advanced clinical expertise truly makes a difference. Based in the Emergency Department, this role leads innovative parallel mental health care, providing timely assessment, intervention, and collaborative support for people experiencing psychological distress. You’ll work at the frontline partnering with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and enhance the patient journey. If you’re driven, adaptable, and passionate this is your opportunity to thrive.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Nurse Practitioner, within the individuals credentialed scope of practice, provides nursing leadership, clinical governance, case management and complex clinical care and support for consumers presenting with suspected mental or behavioural health concerns within the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM).
• As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Emergency Mental Health Parallel Care Clinician uses their advanced skills to deliver timely, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented care to children and young people, adults, and older persons presenting with suspected mental health, substance use, and/or behavioural health concerns within the DEM.

Several Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) and Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable).

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Nurse Practitioner Candidates are encouraged to apply

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $183,132 p.a., comprising salary between $153,736 - $160,507 p.a. (f/t) or salary between $77.54 - $80.95 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 8) (Several Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f., and Permanent Part Time Positions, hours negotiable) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2603WB678550.

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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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.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2603WB678550 RD (PDF)