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Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Nurse) - Acute Care Service
Mount Isa
Lead Mental Health Care in the Heart of North West Queensland!
Make a meaningful impact as a Clinical Nurse in Mount Isa, providing specialist mental health and alcohol and other drug care to people experiencing acute and complex needs. Enjoy the opportunity to grow your career while embracing the unique lifestyle of North West Queensland, with its strong community connections, wide-open landscapes and opportunities for adventure.
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/MI695272_NG |
| Closing date | 04-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Angel Boban |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 7103 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse within the Acute Care Service, you will provide clinical leadership and specialist nursing care to consumers experiencing acute mental health concerns and alcohol and other drug challenges. You will support timely assessment, crisis intervention and recovery focused care, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for individuals and communities across the region.
- Lead clinical assessment, care planning and delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing care for consumers with complex needs.
- Coordinate care and support transitions to ongoing treatment, continued care or external services.
- Provide clinical guidance, supervision and education to nursing staff and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
Working with us
- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
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.
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.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
- The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service.
- 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.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Angel Boban on (07) 4744 7103.
Applications close: Wednesday, 04 November 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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