Nurse Practitioner (Clozapine and Metabolic Monitoring)

About the opportunity

Step into a pivotal Nurse Practitioner role with the opportunity to lead, innovate and shape Clozapine and Metabolic Monitoring services within a supportive multidisciplinary Community Care Team.

In this role you will provide clinical leadership in Clozapine service delivery and metabolic monitoring across Adult Community Mental Health Services, supporting care for more than 200 consumers. You'll use your advanced scope of practice to deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and evidence-based care, while leading the integration of physical and mental health services to improve consumer outcomes.

Working across a range of community mental health programs, you'll collaborate with Consultant Psychiatrists, multidisciplinary teams, primary care providers and non-government agencies. This is an opportunity to influence service delivery and contribute to innovative, person-centred care.

Based within the Community Care Team, you'll join a multidisciplinary service providing treatment, therapy, outpatient clinics and case management for people with moderate to severe mental health concerns.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and supportive environment with access to advanced clinical practice, specialised expertise, and opportunities to work within a leading tertiary service. We are committed to ongoing professional development, providing structured career pathways, education and training programs, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.

Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, where staff are supported to grow, contribute, and thrive. Located in North Queensland, we offer the benefits of a regional lifestyle, including short commutes, affordable living, and access to diverse urban, rural, and coastal communities—supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $157,579 to $164,519 p.a. 
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements (dependent upon operational requirements)
• A supportive workplace environment with a strong team culture
• Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate

Requirements

• Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent qualification
• Registration with AHPRA as a Nurse Practitioner
• THHS credentialling upon commencement and every three years thereafter

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

If you're looking for a role where your advanced practice makes a measurable difference — and where you can lead, influence, and innovate — we'd love to hear from you.

Enquiries: Alison Davamoni on (07) 4433 9480.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686871

Applications close: 12/08/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.