Nurse Practitioner OST

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging

Wellbeing supports including mental health programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service is looking for a dedicated health professional specializing in Addiction and Alcohol treatments. The ideal candidate will bring advanced clinical skills and leadership capabilities to ensure high-quality patient care. Join a compassionate team delivering essential health services to the growing Queensland region.

This role requires proof of qualification with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and relevant experience. Benefits include professional development opportunities and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced practice in addiction/alcohol treatments.
• Ability to apply contemporary nursing knowledge in practice.
• Skill in building multidisciplinary team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-focused care in Addiction/Alcohol treatments.
• Participate in and support clinical care processes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced practice clinical skills

Leadership capability

Quality improvement frameworks

Communication and relationship building

Education

Proof of qualification with Ahpra

Job description

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation at West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community‑based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated contemporary advanced practice, expert clinical skills and knowledge in credentialed scope of practice and leadership capability enabling the delivery and support of high quality patient focused care in Addiction/Alcohol and other Drugs.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary advanced nursing practice and theory in credentialed scope of practice and to participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care.
• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within and across the multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
• Applies knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and associated quality processes including the integration of contemporary nursing research to all clinical activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Ability to meet credentialing requirements of WMH is mandatory for this role.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest‑growing regions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you’ll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.