Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS

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Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – CAMHS

Company: Tasmanian Government

Job description: The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist – CAMHS (526895) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional – CAMHS (526895d) vacancy and only one position will be filled on merit.Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.This advertisement meets the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship as determined by the Department of Home Affairs. We encourage overseas and international candidates with mental health experience and/or qualifications, who meet eligibility criteria for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to apply.The Team:CYMHS is undergoing an exciting reform process to expand the service to the young people in Northern Tasmania. Our team of clinicians work closely with other service providers to ensure excellent outcomes for our consumers.

Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
Focus on ongoing professional and career development
Permanent role – relocation allowance may be available for right applicant

The Role:As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality consult liaison mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Specialist – CAMHS will provide high level support to the Team Leader within the relevant inpatient and community mental health services in the provision of:

Undertakes the delivery of specialist services to clients of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment, ward 4K Launceston General Hospital both inpatient and community, based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework. Promotes community awareness in relation to mental health.
Provides clinical leadership and expert knowledge in all aspects of primary health care. Administers an advanced clinical practice framework for the management of clients with complex needs.
Within the multi-disciplinary team, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and activities to improve client outcomes

Note: – Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointment: Registered Nurse, Grade 5Permanent 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 – $112,440 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 2023In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

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

Benefit available to eligible candidates:

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
Professional development.
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.

Eligibility:Eligibility: 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 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

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 DocumentsWe 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 informationApplicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Shani Tattam
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) – CAMHS
Phone number: 03 6777 2277
Email address:What it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Expected salary: $106570 – 112440 per year

Location: Launceston, TAS

Job date: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:48:54 GMT