Overview
Nurse Practitioner - Child and Youth Mental Health Early Intervention Programs at Metro South Health. Based at Logan Central. This permanent part-time role offers the chance to provide advanced practice care, lead service development, and support young people and their families through early intervention programs.
In This Role You Will
- Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and psychotherapy within your scope of practice.
- Prescribe and manage medication in line with NMBA endorsement and HHS policy.
- Lead the development and implementation of the headspace inReach program.
- Enhance service integration, ensuring seamless transitions across CYMHS and headspace.
- Contribute to research, education, and system improvements to support best practice in youth mental health care.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nurse Practitioner who will be an advocate for person-centred care and an innovator in youth-focused models of service delivery.
You Will Bring
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
- A Master’s qualification in Nurse Practitioner studies.
- At least 5 years' clinical experience in addiction and mental health nursing.
- Advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and care coordination.
- Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor, support, and motivate others.
- Demonstrated ability to lead service improvements, implement change, and contribute to research.
- Highly developed communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
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.
- Renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with ongoing learning and growth.
- Benefits of working for Queensland's public health system including generous leave entitlements, salary packages, salary packaging, career development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts, and employee wellness programs.
Metro South Health Values
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement | Excellence. We promote a consumer and carer focus and celebrate diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs. We encourage applicants from all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientations, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim, operating five major hospitals and a range of community services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, and committed to making a difference in the community.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner - Child and Youth Mental Health Early Intervention Programs
🏢 Metro South Health
📍 Queensland