Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (520134L1) Australia, Tas About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Role Overview: Provide discipline-specific clinical expertise, supportive advice, and clinical care across the broader community including in-reach into the ED as required, based on best practice principles and legal and professional requirements, using specialist assessment and screening tools to deliver improved outcomes for patients presenting with mental health concerns and/or addiction-related comorbidities.
You will need: Demonstrated high-level skills, knowledge and clinical expertise in the area of Mental Health nursing. Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication, liaison, interpersonal and counselling skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and documentation, including the Mental Health Act, Right to Information Act, Work Health and Safety legislation, and Agency policies and procedures. The Team: The Crisis Assessment Treatment team (CATT NW) is a community-based mental health multidisciplinary service that delivers coordinated, assertive case management including triage, crisis, intake and assessment, and the development and implementation of care planning for designated clients.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Note: 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: $103,466 to $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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 & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications. Current Driver's Licence. Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button 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.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Ray Byrne, Acting Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Adult Community at (03) 6477 7730 or
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