Clinical Nurse Specialist – CATT (Casual) )
Location: Burnie Adult Community Mental Health Service, North West Tasmania
Team: The Crisis Assessment Treatment Team (CATT) provides expert mental health care including triage, holistic assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
Responsibilities
* Work within the designated region in collaboration with other staff within Community Mental Health, Inpatient Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services and a range of community service providers to deliver improved outcomes for individuals presenting with mental illness, including those presenting to the ED North and North West.
* Deliver coordinated, assertive case management within a multidisciplinary team including triage, crisis, intake, assessment and care planning for clients in both community and ED.
* Serve as a clinical expert and resource for staff and other providers involved in the management of patients with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.
* Provide triage, assessment and care planning for community-based consumers including children and adolescents, adults, older persons and people with complex risk presentations.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications, or a completed accredited hospital based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by a relevant regulator.
* Demonstrated high-level skills, knowledge and clinical expertise in Mental Health nursing.
* Advanced written and oral communication, liaison, interpersonal and counselling skills in a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and documentation including the Mental Health Act, Right to Information Act, Work Health and Safety legislation, and Agency policies and procedures.
* Desirable: extensive psychiatric nursing experience; credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent; holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualifications; five or more years postgraduate clinical nursing experience.
Details of Appointment
Fixed‑term, casual position, working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. The selection process may be used to fill subsequent similar casual vacancies for a period of twelve months from publication.
Salary
$106,570 to $112,440 per annum pro‑rata (salary range in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023). Superannuation 12% plus 25% casual loading (equivalent to $67.15‑$70.85 per hour). Post‑graduate allowance up to 10% may be available.
Benefits
Salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 and meals entertainment up to $2,650 per FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
Application Process
Download and review the Statement of Duties and Application Guide. Apply online via the provided "Apply" button. A 1‑2 page application detailing experience, skills and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties is required; a separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Contact
Kirsten Barton
Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) – Adult Community Mental Health
Apply now to join a team focused on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
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