Spencer Clinic at Northwest Regional Hospital provides specialist mental health services in Northwest Tasmania. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to support individuals and families in their recovery journey. Our team is multidisciplinary, collaborative, and committed to excellence in mental health nursing practice.
Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated
Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Mental Health
to join our team. This senior nursing role provides clinical leadership, advanced practice expertise, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Key responsibilities
Providing advanced clinical assessment, intervention, and consultation for complex mental health presentations
Leading and mentoring nursing staff to build capability and confidence in mental health care
Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals
Driving quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice within the clinic
Contributing to service development and innovation in mental health care delivery
You will need
Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the clinical activities of a multidisciplinary adult inpatient mental health team with the ability to assist the NUM/ADON in relation to the effective management of human and physical resources
Demonstrated specialist level knowledge and advanced practice in relation to the field of acute inpatient psychiatry, including a proven ability to provide a range of assessments and specialist treatments and interventions
Demonstrated capacity to effectively undertake a consultation/leadership role within a multidisciplinary adult inpatient setting, including providing supervision and support to other staff as required
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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
$114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.
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
Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification
Current Driver's Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties: Clinical Nurse Consultant (SMHS) G6.docx
Application Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep ****.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Angela Gordon
Nurse Unit Manager
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