Rural Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Lead Care & Innovation

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking a nurse practitioner or senior nurse to provide advanced clinical care and leadership within a diverse health team in Cairns region.

The role focuses on expert nursing assessment, policy development, and hospital-wide quality improvement, with emphasis on collaboration with MHAODS and other stakeholders to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of patient care, knowledge and skills in expanded nursing practice.
• Nursing assessment, advice, and policy/standard development within a risk management framework.
• Clinical advice, leadership and education to MHAODS and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, accountable health care incorporating advanced nursing practice.
• Lead nursing assessments and contribute to service quality improvement and research activities.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership, and education to MHAODS and stakeholders.
• Support nurse-led models of care and adapt to service needs.

Job description

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, part of the Queensland Government, is seeking a nurse practitioner or senior nurse to provide advanced clinical care and leadership within a diverse health team in Cairns region.

The role focuses on expert nursing assessment, policy development, and hospital-wide quality improvement, with emphasis on collaboration with MHAODS and other stakeholders to deliver patient-centered care.