Nurse Practitioner Alcohol and Drugs
Metro North Hospital & Health Service
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Permanent Brisbane City based opportunity within Queensland Health
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Our Values - Respect, Teamwork, Compassion, High Performance and Integrity
Permanent Brisbane City based opportunity within Queensland Health
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Our Values - Respect, Teamwork, Compassion, High Performance and Integrity
About the role
Provide advanced nursing care within the Alcohol and Drug Service, functioning as a Nurse Practitioner with an extended scope of practice, including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and leading nurse-led models of care to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced clinical assessment, care planning, and management for patients with alcohol and drug-related health needs.
- Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide specialist interventions within scope of practice.
- Lead service planning, quality improvement initiatives, and support research to enhance evidence-based care.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and consultation to interprofessional teams and nurse practitioner candidates.
Health Equity
Metro North Health is committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
To learn more about our health equity agenda and how this role contributes to it, please refer to the attached role description.
Why choose Metro North Health
- Rewarding career and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and competitive remuneration.
- Generous superannuation contributions and salary packaging.
- A safe, inclusive workplace that values innovation and people-first care.
Discover more about Metro North Health and our careers here: metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
Applications received via third parties will not be accepted.