We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse to join our Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service in Mount Isa!
In this specialist role, you'll provide expert clinical leadership, consultation and direct care to consumers presenting with alcohol and other drug concerns, supporting improved health outcomes through evidence-based, person-centred care.

Job details

- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Nursing
- Classification: Nurse Grade 6 (1)
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/MI
- Closing date: 07-Aug-2026
- Job duration: Permanent, Full-time
- Contact person: Ruth Dewar
- Contact details:
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About the role

You will play a key role in delivering specialist alcohol and drug care across the Mount Isa Hospital Emergency Department and broader hospital services.

Working collaboratively with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert clinical assessment, intervention, consultation and care coordination while contributing to service improvement, education and best-practice clinical outcomes.

Working with us

- For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
- In your downtime , we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus 2 weeks p.a.,



travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
- We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Contact: Ruth Dewar on .

Applications close: Friday, 7 August 2026.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.We are an equal chance employer.

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