Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services - Cairns

About the role

The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) delivers treatment and support services across the Cairns and rural region, with more than 500 staff working in multidisciplinary clinical teams. As a Nurse Practitioner you will contribute to service quality improvement and research, advise on service delivery and coordinate nurse-led models of care. The position is permanent and full-time or part-time.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute expert nursing assessment and advice to improve service quality and support research activities, including nursing practice review, policy and standard development within a risk management framework.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership and education to MHAODS and other stakeholders on service delivery and coordination, using high-level written and oral communication.
• Lead and support existing and emerging nurse-led models of care while remaining flexible to the needs of the health service and consumers.
• Apply contemporary human resource management principles so the workplace meets legislative standards and Queensland Health policy.

Required profile

• Applicants must provide evidence of vaccine-preventable diseases as required by legislation, government policy and directives.
• Applications are made online through the Queensland Health careers site.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration, generous superannuation and salary packaging.
• Career development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance in a supportive, inclusive environment.