Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (Weipa)

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Tell me more...Work within a multidisciplinary team providing high quality clinical assessment, treatment and case management in a Rural & Remote Health Care environment servicing the remote communities of the Torres and Cape.

1 x Permanent full time & 1 x Temporary full time up to 2 years. 

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) to view eligibility and conditions.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $4,933.10 - $5,355.90 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers/workplace-benefits )
  • Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits )
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
  • Relocation and accommodation incentives
  • 2 Return flights to Cairns per annum
  • Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • A warm climate
  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/2901446/tchhs-torres-strait-npa-map.pdf ) / Cape York geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
  • Follow us - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/torrescapehhs ) | Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/torresandcapehhs/ ) | LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/torres-and-cape-hospital-and-health-service/mycompany/verification/?viewAsMember=true )

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

  • TCHHS MHAODS covers a large and diverse area with a population to match. To find the best clinicians for our population we are looking for clinicians with a genuine interest, experience or willingness to learn about remote and Indigenous health.  

Torres and Cape HHS Values- Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies




20 May 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

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