The Team:

Join a passionate and well-supported team dedicated to delivering the Older Persons Mental Health Rapid Access Service (OPMHS RAS). This specialist in-reach service provides timely support to residents in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) who are experiencing severe to extreme Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Our dynamic team includes healthcare professionals who are committed to evidence-based, contemporary care. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment where professional growth is encouraged, and high standards are supported through our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Not only will you join a progressive and dynamic team, but you will also be able to enjoy Tasmania's incredible culture and community. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice! Easy access to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don’t have to sit in traffic for hours. You can decompress with a wander through your home city, or an easy commute along the waterways. Escape on the weekends to untouched coastlines or spend time enjoying local hospitality or cultivating your own passions!

The Role:

Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.

Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.

Function as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

Prepare specialised reports as required.

You will need

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to fifteen (15) months.

*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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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

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:

• 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 and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

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

Holds, 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

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:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - ACMH G5.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.

*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Chet Sapkota
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rapid Access Service
(03) 6777 4985
[email protected]

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