Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care (529956d)
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Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care (529956) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.
Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in the Northwest of Tasmania.
We are seeking senior allied health professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, trauma informed therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal. You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with children and young people.
Our Aim:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services with children and young people experiencing mental health concerns who are in out of home care. The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).
The Lead Practitioner will be part of the Out of Home Care Program and will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical leadership to the team.
* Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.
The role will include:
* Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality trauma informed mental health services to children and young people who are in out of home care.
* Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
* Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new child and youth mental health services in Tasmania.
* Leading and working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
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 knowledge, skill and expertise in providing clinical service delivery related to the program area and ability to provide high level clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work under minimal supervision.
* Compressive knowledge of relevant, evidenced-based contemporary approaches to child and youth mental health services together with experience working as a senior health professional in relevant clinical practice settings.
* Demonstrated experience working in a recovery-orientated, trauma informed care approach to children, young people and their families/significant others to ensure positive outcomes within the program area.
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.
The position is based in either Northwest (Burnie or Devonport). The Northwest Coast is an area of Tasmania where you have easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities spread across the small cities and townships that make up this region. It is truly a beautiful part of lutruwita
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: $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 (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
* Other allowances, including a multidisciplinary allowance may apply
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 $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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 & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Current
* Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver's Licence
* A minimum of 3 years' experience highly relevant to the role
* Holds or is working towards post graduate qualifications highly relevant to the role
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 - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care Mental Health Team Grade 6
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.
Name: Dion Butler
Position: Team Leader - Extended Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)
Phone number: 0412 364 453
Email address: dion.butler@ths.tas.gov.au
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