Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality alcohol and other drug services in accordance with the Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide high level support to the Team Leader South within the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) North West in the provision of:
- Professional and clinical leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community alcohol and other drug service.
- As directed by the Team Leader North West, effective management of specified human and physical resources.
- Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the implementation of the ADS’s models of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service.
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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of up to three (3) months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification
Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary
$118,297 - $125,543 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwifes (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post graduate experience in the area of specialist Alcohol and Drug services Holds or is working towards tertiary qualification in the Alcohol and/or Other Drugs (AOD) field Holds or working toward tertiary qualification in the Mental Health field
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.
Applicant Guide
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
Wendy Edwards
CNC (Team Leader) ADS NW
(03) 6464 3131
wendy.edwards@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.