Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health - Triage Older Persons Mental Health (OPMHS) (527116d) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.

The Role:

• Oversight of the day-to-day operations of a regional triage service, including ongoing supervision and support of other staff within a designated team assigned to this specialist area, and management of physical resources as required. 
• Ensure all contacts and referrals are prioritised in accordance with assessed individual need and presenting risk and work closely with the appropriate care stream to facilitate a response within the required timeframe. 
• Work in collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop the overall triage function and optimise the entry points to the service across all streams and deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health concerns and their families/carers. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $118,297 - $125,543 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023. 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

•  Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications in Mental Health

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Clinical Nurse Consultant- Triage Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) RN6

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.  

Contact Person

Name: Sophie Clear
Position: Statewide Director of Allied Health Older Persons Mental Health
Phone number: 03 6777 4985
Email address: sophie.clear@ths.tas.gov.au 

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.