Nurse Clinical Specialist – Crisis Assessment Triage Team Nurse Level 4 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $140,786 - $151,125
(including salary $120,114 - $130,347)
Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Central Australia Region Alice Springs Two fixed vacancies for 6 months are available Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
Undertake crisis assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
Eligible for up to $40,000 in allowances.
Opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to undertake crisis assessment and deliver high-quality mental health services to patients in Central Australia. The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.
Located in Alice Springs, the Crisis and Assessment Treatment Team (CATT) provides specialist mental health services across the Central Australian Region, including case management, assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
As a Nursing Clinical Specialist, your primary objective is to provide collaborative, proficient, and coordinated clinical care for complex client presentations. This includes working with less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, undertaking case management, conducting mental health assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, and offering professional advice and education on mental health issues to clients and families.
To succeed, you will be an accomplished MH Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, demonstrating recent clinical experience in mental health assessment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, treatment and rehabilitation methods, and a well-developed understanding of social and cultural factors.
Knowledge of and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, family, and community structures are essential, along with the ability to communicate and work effectively in a culturally safe manner. Ongoing appointment is subject to the completion of a Graduate Certificate relevant to the specialty area beyond entry-to-practice.
In return, enjoy a competitive remuneration package with salary packaging options, 11.5% superannuation, up to 7 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave, and opportunities for professional development within NT Health. Generous allowances and relocation support are provided, including up to $40,000 in allowances for attraction, retention, postgraduate, and professional development.
If you reside interstate, consider relocating to Central Australia at this exciting time.
Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000. The region has deep spiritual roots dating back over 30,000 years and boasts rich cultural and historical significance. Surrounded by natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, and located about 450 km from Uluru, a spectacular sandstone formation, it offers a unique living experience.
Explore working in the Northern Territory Government Applications should include a one-page summary, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications.
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