ED Mental Health Nurse Consultant

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Services, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking to streamline mental and behavioural healthcare within Emergency Departments. This role is embedded in the ED to route patients quickly to the most clinically appropriate care while supporting broader mental health initiatives across Far North Queensland.

Join a team committed to improving health outcomes in a region renowned for its sunshine, reef and rainforest,

Responsibilities

• Facilitate rapid decision-making about timely intervention, admission/discharge, treatment and follow up care.
• Maintain effective communication with ED and other health service staff to support collaboration and shared decision making.
• Develop and use pathways from ED to mental health related services across the full continuum, from low intensity to specialised services.

Job description

The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Services, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking to streamline mental and behavioural healthcare within Emergency Departments. This role is embedded in the ED to route patients quickly to the most clinically appropriate care while supporting broader mental health initiatives across Far North Queensland.

Join a team committed to improving health outcomes in a region renowned for its sunshine, reef and rainforest,