The Team:

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service provides a tertiary level antenatal and postnatal mental health service for women and infants in the south of the state. Services include triage and assessment, psychological support, medication management, in-reach to the hospital, and outpatient clinics delivered within a multi-disciplinary environment. 

The Role:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for high level clinical leadership in the development, provision, and evaluation of Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) – Early Years that ensures optimal outcomes to consumers, their infants, carers, stakeholders and the community.

The NP draws upon their professional competencies to improve clinical service outcomes through effective research and quality improvement activities, and actively participates statewide and nationally, in relevant research, publication and education. The NP is responsible as leader, advisor and mentor for the other nurses and clinicians to ensure high level clinical excellence in CYMHS.

You will need

• As an endorsed Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate extensive clinical experience and advanced clinical competencies, together with extensive experience working in a senior capacity delivering services in an Early Years Mental Health environment.
• Demonstrated and advanced holistic nursing expertise in clinical judgement in assessment and management of acute risk for vulnerable families, including high level knowledge and practical application of Tasmanian Legislation and Frameworks.
• Demonstrated problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to make independent or collaborative judgements.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible for approximately twelve (12) months. 

*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: $144,146 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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 7.5% 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:

• 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:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Experience working with parents and infants in the early years (0-4) period
• Formal training in individual and group clinical supervision
• Formal training in brief or longer-term psychotherapies

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: 

530879 - Nurse Practitioner CYMHS Early Years G8-3 (Nov 2024) WWCR CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Nicole Howard
Nurse Unit Manager, CYMHS South
6166 0588
nicole.howard@ths.tas.gov.au

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