Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Emergency & Mental Health

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

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Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking to fill a position in Cairns for a role within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The incumbent will participate in clinical decision-making for admission, discharge, treatment and follow-up, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ED staff.

The role also includes coordinating patient flow to the most appropriate care and providing education and mentoring to MHAOD and ED staff to improve confidence in managing patients with mental

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Responsibilities

• Make decisions about admission/discharge, treatment, prescribing, diagnosis and follow up care, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team as required.
• Coordinate access and flow to the most clinically appropriate care, in collaboration with ED staff, community and hospital mental health and emergency services.
• Provide education and mentoring to the MHAOD and ED workforce so they are skilled and confident when working with people with suspected mental health, substance use and behavioural health concerns.

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking to fill a position in Cairns for a role within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The incumbent will participate in clinical decision-making for admission, discharge, treatment and follow-up, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ED staff.

The role also includes coordinating patient flow to the most appropriate care and providing education and mentoring to MHAOD and ED staff to improve confidence in managing patients with mental