The Team
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The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the primary health care principles, Agency policy and direction, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies. The Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide effective management of human and physical resources, and leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary inpatient mental health team.
- Contribute to clinical leadership and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team, ensuring high-quality care aligned with service goals and guidelines.
- Support the relevant Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of an inpatient mental health team, including intake, crisis response, interim support, case management and general team coordination.
- Establish and maintain effective links with broader aspects of Statewide Mental Health Services, Emergency Department, and adult community mental health services
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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 Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)/Assistant Director of Nursing (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.
Outline the key skills/requirements/Licenses of the role to set candidate expectations upfront detailed by the hiring manager/or from Selection criteria in the SOD.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding 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. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development.
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found on our website.
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
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
- Statement of Duties: Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant (SMHS) G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Victoria Miller
Director Of Nursing
Phone:
Email: victoria.miller at ths.tas.gov.au
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) (529682)
🏢 Service Tasmania
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