The Team:
Tasmanian Health Services are seeking highly self-motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Statewide Mental Health Services team in Burnie Tasmania.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Consultation Liaison is a clinical expert who acts as a clinical resource for all clinical departments, nursing, medical and allied health staff involved in the management of patients with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.
The Role:
Based at Spencer Clinic of the North-West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and reaching into all clinical areas, including the Emergency Department. Working in collaboration with Mental Health Consultation Liaison team and with community service providers and relevant services within Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS), to deliver improved outcomes for individuals presenting with mental illness
You will need:
- Demonstrated high level skills, knowledge and clinical expertise in Mental Health nursing in the acute setting, preferably at least five years post graduate clinical nursing experience.
- Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication, liaison, interpersonal and counselling skills within a multidisciplinary team environment, including the ability to function confidently and negotiate recommendations for patient care across a wide range of stakeholder groups.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and documentation, including the Mental Health Act (2013), Right to Information Act, Work Health and Safety legislation, relevant statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum. 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 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:
- Professional development.
- 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:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate, or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital-based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the United Kingdom
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Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
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Current Driver’s Licence
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Angela Gordon
Nurse Unit Manager, Spencer Clinic Adult Mental Health Services
Email: angela.gordon@ths.tas.gov.au
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