Overview
The Youth Hospital in the Home (Y‐HiTH) team is part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in North‐West Tasmania. Based in Devonport, this multidisciplinary team provides intensive, home‐based mental health care for young people aged 16–24. The team focuses on reducing hospital admissions, delivering therapeutic care in the home, and supporting family‐centred recovery.
These positions are for Clinical Nurse Specialists – Y‐HiTH (528059d and 528061d). They are also advertised as Allied Health Professionals – Y‐HiTH (528059 and 528061). The position will be filled on a merit basis.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical expertise in contemporary nursing practice within the Y‐HiTH setting, promoting professional standards of practice and an environment conducive to innovation and change that promotes best practice and meets established accreditation standards.
* Maintain and display advanced clinical practice skills within Y‐HiTH and act as a resource person to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the management of complex clinical issues.
* Provide recovery focused specialist mental health assessments and intensive home‐based care, using recognised assessment methods and evidence‐based interventions, for young people and their families/significant others of Y‐HiTH.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Appointment Details
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Note: 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 and Benefits
Salary range: $109,767 to $115,813 pro rata per annum plus 12% superannuation contribution. Salary is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Additional allowances may include Post Graduate Allowance up to 10% based on qualification type and Multidisciplinary allowance.
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
* Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Eligibility – Essential Criteria
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
* Current Driver's License.
* All registrations/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed. Employees must ensure registration/licences remain current and notify the Employer if circumstances change.
Eligibility – Desirable Criteria
* Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role.
* Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role.
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