Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (528703) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Lead (528703d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in the North and North West of Tasmania. We are seeking senior nurses (Clinical Nurse Consultants) with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal. You would be working within a well-supported, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with children, young people, and their families.
Our Aim: The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Clinical Leads to provide clinical services to children, young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CAMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).
The Clinical Lead will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical leadership to the team.
The role will include: Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to children, young people, and their families/carers. Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs. Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new child and youth mental health services in Tasmania. Leading and working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
One position is available in the North. North Based in Launceston CBD. The North of the state is an area of natural beauty where you will have easy access to the Cataract George, waterfalls, bush walks, beautiful beaches, and excellent mountain biking tracks. Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to some of Tasmania's prestigious schools. It is truly a beautiful part of Kanamaluka/Lutruwita. An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.
One permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
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.
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. Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum. Relocation Assistance and visa support available for the right applicant. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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 qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that lead to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom. Current Working with Children Registration. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in child, adolescent and/or youth mental health or relevant field. Training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Current Driver's License. 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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. 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. The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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