Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7)

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Study leave

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Tasmania Government's Department of Health invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT in Tasmania. This fixed-term, full-time role supports adults with mental health needs across Community Mental Health, ED and related services.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and expert nursing practice. Applicants must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold specialist mental health qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.
• Alternatively credentialed as a psychiatric nurse under the relevant regulatory authority in AU/NZ/CA/UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert nursing practice within Community Mental Health and ED.
• Deliver triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment.
• Develop and implement care plans for designated clients.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff and other providers.

Skills

RN registration

Psychiatric nursing

Mental health nursing

Clinical leadership

Education

Postgraduate mental health nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7)

• Australia, Tas

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of psychologists and health care professionals? We are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high achieving professionals, who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Come join our team and apply your skills and knowledge in making a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania.

The Role

Work within the designated region in collaboration with other staff within Community Mental Health

Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and a range of community service

providers, to deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health

concerns, including those presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) North and North West.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, assertive case management including triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment and the development and implementation of care plans for designated clients in both the community and the ED.

A clinical expert who acts as a clinical resource for staff and other providers involved in the management of

people with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as able to commence for a period of six months.

*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.

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

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

Salary Packaging

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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 qualifications; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom

Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Extensive relevant psychiatric nursing experience and/or credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent
• Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications
• Five or more years’ postgraduate clinical nursing experience

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Jacqueline Brown
67774985
[e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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.