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;
Better Access Medical Clinic.
QuIHN
encourages a positive work setting 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 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
Permanent Part time
- 2 Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care positions available - hours negotiable
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, person-centred care to a diverse range of people. This will be provided via face-to-face service delivery from QuIHN's Brisbane based service. Service delivery will also be provided via face to face and telehealth services to QuIHN's locations throughout Queensland as well as outreach at more remote locations.
Provide a client focused, multidisciplinary nurse practitioner range of services in line with current best practice and person-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:
Comprehensive health assessments and provide person-centred primary health care, including management of chronic conditions and Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) treatment where appropriate
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
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
Demonstrated experience providing advanced clinical nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostic findings, treatment planning, and referral across diverse and complex clinical presentations. A strong primary health care focus is essential,



with an interest in BBV and STI care or a willingness to expand scope of practice in these areas.
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 can 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 Benefits
Remuneration based on skills and experience
NP 1 = $*****
NP 2 = $*****
Permanent Part time role - Hours Negotiable - 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
Applications close Friday 2 October ****. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.
If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of thisadvert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care (Queensland)
🏢 Quihn
📍 Queensland