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Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Hospital in the Home
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Deliver advanced mental health care in a home-based setting, supporting recovery outside hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH684050 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Robin Counsel |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 5108 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide advanced clinical nursing care within a Nurse Practitioner scope in acute mental health, delivering comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for consumers within the Mental Health Hospital in the Home (MH-HitH) service. Work autonomously and collaboratively to support innovative, nurse-led models of care that enhance patient outcomes and support care delivery in the community.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for consumers with complex mental health needs within a Nurse Practitioner scope
- Work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, patient-centred care
- Provide specialist interventions, including prescribing, referrals, and diagnostic decision-making
- Lead and support evidence-based practice, research, and service improvement initiatives
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional support to nursing staff and colleagues
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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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