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Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Mental Health Parallel Care Clinician) (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST - LEAD EXCEPTIONAL EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH CARE!
Join Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services as a Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Mental Health Parallel Care Clinician) at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. Use your advanced clinical expertise to deliver timely assessment, expert care and support to people experiencing mental health crises, working collaboratively with emergency teams to improve patient outcomes.
MAKE YOUR EXPERTISE COUNT - APPLY TODAY AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH CARE!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2610WB695814 |
| Closing date | 26-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Two Permanent Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Stacey Cooper |
| Contact details | (07) 4338 8088 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $188,624 p.a., comprising salary between $158,343 - $165,319 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 8) (Two Permanent Full Time Positions, 76 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB695814.
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
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 K'gari (Formerly 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'
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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