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Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health Hospital in the Home) - Cairns
Cairns
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More than a shift - shape a lifetime.
Take the next step in your nursing journey with Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services as a Nurse Practitioner. Whether you’re ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. In your new role you will ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support and mental health prevention and promotion.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/CAH686050 |
| Closing date | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Stacie Gill |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2847 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Services is responsible for delivering mental health and AOD services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and for supporting other mental health and AOD services in the surrounding Hospital and Health Services of Cape York, Torres Strait Northern Peninsula Area. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Provide leadership and operational decision-making in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).
- 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.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise care pathways and service integration.
- Use contemporary information, research, evidence, personal knowledge and experience to conduct and guide clinical research and quality initiatives to inform practice change and decision making within the MH-HITH service.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
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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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