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Job no: 505682 Work type: Permanent Location: Springfield Categories: CNC, All About the role Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a permanent, full-time role. Based at our Springfield campus, this position contributes to a significant milestone for Queensland healthcare as Mater Hospital Springfield progressively opens its clinical services in stages. Our state-of-the-art facility is purpose built to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Greater Springfield community. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical and surgical specialties, the hospital is designed to care for more than 200,000 patients each year. As a key member of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry service operating under a hub-and-spoke model from South Brisbane, the Nurse Practitioner at Mater Hospital Springfield provides advanced, timely assessment and management of psychiatric comorbidities within a general hospital environment. Working under the clinical governance of the Psychiatry team, the NP delivers expert mental health care, supports acute decisionmaking, and enhances safe, coordinated responses to behavioural, psychological, and psychiatric presentations across the facility. Salary range: $75.27 - $77.15 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits! What youll be doing The Nurse Practitioner within the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service at Mater Hospital Springfield provides advanced, autonomous mental health care through expert clinical assessments, prescribing, diagnostics, and care planning. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, the NP supports patients with psychiatric and emotional challenges, contributes to service development, delivers education, and fosters continuous quality improvement and research to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments including history, physical exams, and risk evaluations Deliver expert care across inpatient, outpatient, maternity, emergency, and medical settings Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostics within scope of practice Make direct referrals and facilitate timely access to mental health services Provide ongoing review and adjust care plans to optimise patient outcomes Offer mental health consultation to medical, nursing, and allied health teams Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, care planning, and discharge coordination Contribute to development and evaluation of clinical policies, protocols, and standards Deliver education, coaching, and mentorship to staff to build capability and best practices Engage in quality improvement, research, and service innovation initiatives About you Applicants must hold a Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent, current AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration with a valid practising certificate and credentialing as a Mental Health Nurse through ACMHN or equivalent. Minimum five years post-registration experience demonstrating advanced practice in infant, perinatal and adult mental health Advanced expertise in infant, perinatal, and adult mental health assessment and intervention Experience in ConsultationLiaison Psychiatry across diverse care settings Background in clinical education, research translation, and team capacity building Involvement in policy development, service improvement and clinical governance Commitment to First Nations health equity and culturally safe practice Ability to reduce barriers to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Why join us? Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference. Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!) Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program Convenient, discounted on-site parking Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafs and coffee spots Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team. Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER Applications close Thursday, 7th May 2026please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete preemployment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices. Advertised: 23 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 07 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time