Geriatric Mental Health CNS — Rapid Access Lead

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Rapid Access Service in the Older Persons Mental Health Service Northwest Community Team, Burnie, Tas. You will provide advanced assessment, brief interventions, and coordination to support older people in their homes and avoid hospital admissions.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will liaise with GPs, residential aged care providers, and families while delivering person-centred care and

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Desirable: Psychiatric nursing experience or credentialed Mental Health Nurse.
• Holding or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced specialist nursing assessment and short‑term intervention.
• Coordinate care and triage to support staying at home and reduce hospital presentations.
• Collaborate with RACHs, GPs, hospitals, families, and community services.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse - NMBA

Job description

The Department of Health Tasmania invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Rapid Access Service in the Older Persons Mental Health Service Northwest Community Team, Burnie, Tas. You will provide advanced assessment, brief interventions, and coordination to support older people in their homes and avoid hospital admissions.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will liaise with GPs, residential aged care providers, and families while delivering person-centred care and