Clinical Nurse Consultant - ADS Consultation and Liaison (527426)Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions
Region:North
Location:13 Mulgrave Street, Launceston
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health.
The role: As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality AOD services in accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies to clients, carers, support people, families and other professionals within the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Consultation and Liaison Service, the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will:
Provide professional and clinical leadership and direction in the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive multidisciplinary state-wide alcohol and other drug consultation liaison service.Provide a range of specialist assessments and interventions service for clients of the ADS Consultation and Liaison Service in accordance with discipline specific scope of practice and across a range of settings.Act as a consultant to the broader department and linked services regarding the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug issues and promote community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.The Team: The Alcohol and Drug Service is the largest specialist alcohol and other drug treatment service in Tasmania.
We are a highly skilled and dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering counselling, pharmacotherapy, withdrawal and consultation and liaison services.
The consultation and liaison teams work collaboratively with other health care services, Government and Community Service, throughout each region, to ensure best possible outcomes for clients presenting with alcohol and other drug issues and their families and carers.
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: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum.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.Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
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.Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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.
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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.
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