Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist — Community & ED

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

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Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) position. A second listing as a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) may also fill the vacancy, with merit determining the final appointment.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams across community and hospital settings to improve mental health outcomes for adults in the north of Tasmania, in collaboration with ED and other services.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications.
• Or completed an accredited hospital-based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse in Australia, NZ, Canada or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated, assertive case management including triage, crisis intervention, intake and assessment.
• Develop and implement care plans for designated clients in the community and the Emergency Department.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff and other providers managing mental health concerns.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing registration + specialist mental health qualifications

Job description

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CATT (504909L7) position. A second listing as a Senior Allied Health Professional (504909dL7) may also fill the vacancy, with merit determining the final appointment.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams across community and hospital settings to improve mental health outcomes for adults in the north of Tasmania, in collaboration with ED and other services.