QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas:

- Therapeutic Services;

- Harm Reduction Services; and

- Better Access Medical Clinic.

QuIHN encourages a positive work environment and individual career development by providing for team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, professional development funds, safe and supportive work practices and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.

QuIHN welcomes applications from people with lived-living experience of substance use, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the role

Part time role - 30 hours per week

Function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role to provide a holistic Nurse Practitioner led health service with a specific emphasis on people who use substances.

You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse range of patients both from QuIHN’s locations throughout Queensland as well as via outreach at more remote locations.

Provide a client focused, multidisciplinary nurse practitioner range of services in line with current best practice and client centred care: -

- Work with local hospitals to provide follow-up and post discharge care

- Provide referral and linkage to General Practices (GP’s, primary mental health, drug and alcohol, allied health and specialist services)

- Liaising with and advocacy to access hospital and primary care services

Direct nursing interventions which may include:

- Holistic clinical health assessments and chronic disease management





- Prescribing medications and management

- Wound care and vein care for those who inject, including the management of injection related injuries and infections

- Health education and promotion + drug and alcohol assessments and brief interventions

- Diagnosis, treatment and management for Blood Borne Viruses (BBV)

- Diagnosis, treatment and management of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

- Referral and specialist triage

What we’re looking for

A passionate individual dedicated to health outcomes for clients and communities, who can bring:

- Registered Nurse holding a current practice certificate as a Division 1 from the relevant authority (Nursing and Midwifery Board) endorsement as Nurse Practitioner

- Postgraduate qualification(s) in Nursing, Master’s Degree and other credentials relevant to scope of practice

- Experience in providing advanced clinical nursing expertise, including; comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostic findings, implementation of appropriate treatment modalities, and effective referral practices across a wide range of complex, challenging, and evolving clinical situations. This encompasses Primary Health care as well as Harm Reduction services, including the treatment, management, and clinical care of BBVs and STIs.

- Demonstrated understanding of the health care delivery system, ability to lead and implement changes, and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence-based research





- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi service environment.

- Is an active ally to the community that uses substances, and is able to engage effectively with vulnerable, complex individuals and families impacted by substance use and related challenges.

- Current professional indemnity insurance

- Current Queensland driver's licence (or equivalent)

- Willing to travel throughout Queensland, both by car and air, to provide services

Salary and Perks

- Remuneration based on skills and experience $75-$80 per hour

- Part time role - 30 hours per week - No after hours, weekend, or public holiday work

- Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment, other salary packaging options also available

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum

- Support and mentoring provided within a clinical governance framework, enabling effective collaboration and the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

- Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and a team committed to purpose

Interested in applying?

Roles at QuIHN are merit based. We value diversity, experience, and personal qualities in our candidates. To apply, please submit:

- your current resume, including qualifications and employment history

- your preferred weekly working hours and days

- a short statement (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating your experience in relation to the "About the Role" and how you fit "What we're looking for"

- as well as outlining your motivation to join QuIHN

Applications close Friday 4 September 2026. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

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