Team
Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through both in-community and outreach services. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives.
At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.
Our service is currently undergoing an exciting period of reform. While change can be challenging, it also brings opportunity — a chance to shape the future of mental health care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable members of our community. What could be more rewarding than that?
Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult and Community Mental Health acts as a clinical expert and resource for nursing, medical and allied health staff in the management of consumers with complex mental health needs.
* Acts as a clinical resource for nursing, medical and allied health staff in the management of consumers with complex mental health needs, working with other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care within the designated area of practice.
* Initiates, develops, implements and evaluates clinical policy, care guidelines, quality improvement and research activities in accordance with contemporary best practice to improve consumer outcomes.
* Provides case management to a designated number of consumers with complex needs, including carer education and consultation and collaboration with GP's, other service providers and significant others in the provision of care.
You will need
* Extensive experience in and comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice in a variety of settings, with at least five years post‑graduate clinical nursing experience directly applicable to Mental Health settings.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and awards, including the Mental Health Act, Right to Information Act, Work Health and Safety Act and relevant statutory requirements and departmental procedures and policies.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the proven ability to work constructively as part of a multidisciplinary team at both service and community levels.
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 hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital and district hospitals, as well as ambulance services. It also provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services across 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 while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work and making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment
Permanent full‑time, day‑worker position, working up to 76 hours 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
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum. Our Employer superannuation contribution is 12% on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Allowances
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
* Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status", providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital‑based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom.
* Current Driver's Licence.
Desirable criteria
* Extensive, relevant psychiatric nursing experience and/or is credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. or equivalent.
* Hold, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‑employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
* Clinical Nurse Specialist - ACMH G5.docx
Application Guide
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. 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:
* Roxie Mulder – Team Leader, Older Persons Community North/Northwest
* Phone: 6777 4985
* Email:
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