Aspiring Nurse Practitioner - Acute Mental Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Superannuation benefits

Job summary

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate for Acute Care Mental Health. The role involves advanced clinical nursing care while undergoing supervised training toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

You will work across acute and community settings to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role emphasizes supervision by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Nurse Practitioner, with opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• Provide advanced clinical nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment in mental health settings.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recovery-focused management plans.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex presentations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and clinical practice development.
• Engage in research, quality improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical care for consumers in acute and community mental health settings.
• Participate in supervision and training toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Assist in service improvement initiatives and patient flow optimization.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing and allied health colleagues.

Job description

Metro North Health in Brisbane is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Candidate for Acute Care Mental Health. The role involves advanced clinical nursing care while undergoing supervised training toward endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

You will work across acute and community settings to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals with complex mental health needs. The role emphasizes supervision by a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Nurse Practitioner, with opportunities for clinical