Clinical Nurse Consultant - Homeless Health Outreach Team, Queensland Health

Department of Health—Queensland

Townsville, Northern QLD

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Government—State (Government and Defence)

Full-time

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Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organization offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialized clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specializing in a clinical field, upskilling in digital health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

A strong community-driven culture makes our organization an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country, and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritizes employee well-being, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Salary range: 132,562 to 143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

The Homeless Health Outreach Team provides mental health, dual diagnosis, and alcohol and drug holistic services for people experiencing episodes of homelessness or who have a history of recent unstable housing tenure associated with a decline in social functioning, have a probable mental illness, are not currently engaged with community mental health services, and are not able to or have difficulty engaging with generic psychiatric services. Essentially the target group is those people who have or are likely to miss out on receiving psychiatric services due to their unstable accommodation. The service works with people in crisis accommodation, shelterless individuals, and those in low-cost rooming services or alcohol and drug rehabilitation/detoxification settings. The team plays a role in providing shared care and consultation with other homelessness agencies.

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Enquiries: Rachel Hilton on 0744339480