This is a Nurse Practitioner role with Metro South Health based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Metro South Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Nurse Practitioner role at Metro South Health Lead advanced mental health care in a dynamic Emergency Department environment. Use your Nurse Practitioner expertise to deliver rapid, evidence-based mental health care while leading innovative models of care within the Bayside Emergency Department team. About This Role Your new role: We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Bayside Emergency Department Mental Health Team, delivering advanced clinical care and leadership for people presenting with mental health and behavioural concerns. Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with addiction and mental health concerns. Deliver rapid, evidence-based mental health interventions in collaboration with emergency and multidisciplinary teams. Lead and support nurse-led models of care, improving patient flow, clinical outcomes and service integration. Contribute to education, mentoring and service improvement, including development of ED mental health models of care. About You You are a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical expertise in addiction and mental health and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in fast-paced clinical environments. Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a Master's level NP qualification. Significant clinical experience in mental health and/or addiction services, ideally within acute or emergency settings. Demonstrated ability to lead clinical practice, support multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement. Strong communication and leadership skills with a commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care. Check out our quick tips and application essentials! What We Can Offer You We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions. We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Metro South Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading advanced mental health care ⚕️ Delivering evidence-based interventions ⚕️ Supporting nurse-led models of care Key Strengths Nurse Practitioner expertise Clinical assessment and diagnosis Leadership and communication skills Education and mentoring Service integration A Final Note: This is a role with Metro South Health not with Hatch.
