Please note this position is also being advertised as a Team Leader South (500978) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team:
The Alcohol and Drug Service sits within the Department of Health and provides services to clients seeking treatment for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug use. All components of the service work closely to delivery excellence in ATOD care to achieve imporved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
Manage the delivery of services provided by the multidisciplinary team, including the allocation of human resources and provision of professional leadership and direction in treatment interventions strategies, health promotion and community education. The occupant will also act as a specialist in their field, providing advice and support across a broad range of alcohol and other drug issues.
The Nurse Manager will:
- Provide leadership and manages the coordination of Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) South within a health service/facility.
- Support the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions for the ADS South within a health service/facility.
- Be responsible for the day to day management of the ADS South Community Team, Pharmacotherapy and Administration Teams.
You will need:
Specific Knowledge
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in relation to treatment of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Skills
- Leadership skills – Individuals will demonstrate capability to provide the team with a clear direction, inspire a positive attitude and a desire to succeed in staff members at all levels, and will persuade others and influence outcomes (internally and externally).
Personal Qualities
- Communication – Individuals will demonstrate advanced communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and an ability to liaise on complex issues
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Nancy Westcott
Position: Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Services South
Phone number: (03) 6166 0759
Email address: nancy.westcott@ths.tas.gov.au
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