Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (526895)
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Friday 17 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
46 Cameron Street, Launceston
The Department of Health is seeking a highly self-motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Reform team located in Northern Tasmania. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does, allowing us to instil trust and collaborate through honest communication and cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
This advertisement meets the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship as determined by the Department of Home Affairs. We encourage overseas and international candidates with mental health experience and/or qualifications, who meet eligibility criteria for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to apply.
The Role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality consult liaison mental health services, the Clinical Nurse Specialist – CAMHS will provide high level support to the Team Leader within the relevant inpatient and community mental health services in the provision of:
* Undertakes the delivery of specialist services to clients of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment, ward 4K Launceston General Hospital.
* Provides clinical leadership and expert knowledge in all aspects of primary health care.
The Team:
CYMHS is undergoing an exciting reform process to expand the service to the young people in Northern Tasmania. Our team of clinicians work closely with other service providers to ensure excellent outcomes for our consumers.
* Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment.
* Focus on ongoing professional and career development.
* Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for the right applicant.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
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 vacancies.
Salary: $106,570 - $112,440 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefit available to eligible candidates:
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Shani Tattam
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) - CAMHS
Phone number: 03 6777 2277
Email address: shani.tattam@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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