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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Cassowary Coast
Tully Mental Health Service
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Take the lead in delivering exceptional rural mental health care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities across the Cassowary region. In this advanced practice role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and coordinate the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused mental health services, ensuring the effective management of both clinical practice and resources. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to stronger, healthier communities.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/CAH691822 |
| Closing date | 28-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Louise Ots |
| Contact details | 0438 039 994 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cassowary Area Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is part of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) and provides mental health services from Fishery Falls in the north to Bilyana in the south, and west to Palmerston in Tropical North Queensland. Services provided include intake/triage, assessments, case management, treatment interventions, and consultation with a health promotion and recovery focus. Mental health services across the lifespan are provided by a multidisciplinary team including mental health nursing, social work, psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy and indigenous mental health workers.
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 role:
In this position you will…..
- Provide high level clinical and professional leadership and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of mental health services.
- Identify and implement practice-based research and participate in staff education and development activities.
- Provide a collaborative case management service, intake and referral role and acute care service to adults with identified mental health problems.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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.
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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.
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