Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prison Mental Health Service (529035)
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We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Prison Mental Health Services Team (529035). This position is also advertised as an Allied Health Qualified (529036d) and will be filled on a merit base.
Team
- Case management for inmates diagnosed with major mental illnesses.
- Direct clinical care including mental health assessments, triage, and discharge planning.
- Coordination of care across custodial and community settings to ensure continuity post‑release.
Role
- Provides clinical leadership and expert clinical knowledge in the coordination of care and management of persons in custody with moderate to severe acute and long‑term mental illness.
- Establishes, fosters and maintains effective relationships with a range of government and non‑government agencies to improve continuity of care and mental health outcomes.
- Provides direct clinical care for persons in custody, including triage of mental health referrals, comprehensive assessments, case management and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Work within the custodial environment to coordinate the provision of mental health care needs for individuals whilst in custody.
- Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate mental health care follow up prior to release from custody.
- Utilise expert clinical mental health knowledge and skill in the triage, assessment and case management of individuals in custody with mental health concerns.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and key internal external stakeholders to deliver improved outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe acute and long‑term mental illness.
Qualifications
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.
- Desirable: Minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience in acute or a community mental health team.
- Desirable: Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualifications.
Salary and Allowances
$106,570 to $112,440 per annum. 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Post Graduate Allowance up to 10% based on qualification type.
Correctional allowance 6.5%.
Benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance support up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Eligibility and EEO
This position is inclusive. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the “Apply” button on the vacancy page and complete the application. A brief statement relating your experience to the attached Statement of Duties is not required.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Contact
Name: Dana Kirkland
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Lead
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