Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Disease) (ATODS)

About the work unit / facility

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville – North Ward

About your opportunity

As a key member of the Townsville Mental Health Service Group, the Nurse Practitioner within the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS) delivers advanced, person-centred nursing care to individuals, families, and groups affected by substance use. This includes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, evidence-based interventions, and therapeutic support aimed at reducing harm across diverse populations and cultural backgrounds within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised 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.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising 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).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation 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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

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

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $157,579 to $164,519 p.a. (Nurse Grade 8)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Qualification: Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug would be well regarded.
• Highly Desirable: Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete requirements) with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and/or Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA).
• Highly Desirable: Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the delivery of specialist Mental Health and AOD Services to maintain appropriate registration and/or association requirements is a requirement of all staff within the MHSG.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Driver Licence: This position requires the applicant to possess an appropriate license to operate a Class C (car) motor vehicle.

Applications

Contact: Marta Bogacz-O'Malley on (07) 4433 9600.

Applications close: Sunday, 26 July 2026

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV685450

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.