Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (527492) Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 15 January, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3
Employment type: Full Time
Region: South
The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services vacancy. This position will be based in Hobart and is a Southern Tasmania-based role.
Our Aim: CYMHS Tasmania are seeking a Regional Director with extensive knowledge, expertise and experience of child and youth mental health service delivery and management. The Tasmanian Government is committed to action through the Tasmanian Mental Health Service Reforms with new initiatives to improve mental health service delivery. You can be part of this exciting work to build new services and capacity in Tasmania to treat children and young people with severe and complex mental illness.
This position provides operational and professional leadership across existing CAMHS programs and new programs that are being implemented. Our vision is to provide world-class, innovative mental health care to support our children and young people to live life to the fullest with the best possible health and social outcomes.
The role will include: Provide clinical leadership and direction in the development, management and evaluation of all facets of the overall service, including strategic direction to enhance the provision of safe and quality services which meet the needs of all key stakeholders. Facilitate the development and maintenance of active partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to optimise overall sector integration and client outcomes within CAMHS. Provide operational and clinical support to all managers and senior clinical staff across the Southern region, and hold a statewide portfolio based on clinical background. Details of Appointment: Registered Nurse, Grade 8
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: $137,387 - $159,884 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 and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess a specialist tertiary graduate or post-graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification. Current Working with Children Registration. 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.
Contact: Dominica Kelly | Statewide Group Director
Child and Youth Mental Health | Statewide Mental Health Services
Tasmanian Health Service
Tel: (03) 61666247
Email:
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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