The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Consultation and Liaison (YMH) vacancy.
Please note this is also being advertised as Clinician - Consultation and Liaison (YMH) and one position will be filled on merit.

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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 a passionate, dedicated, experienced registered nurse to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others.
You would be providing mental health clinical expertise, supportive advice and clinical care to young people and their families/significant others that present with complex mental health concerns in collaboration with mental health and paediatric services within the Emergency Department and inpatient facilities at the Northwest Regional Hospital.

This newly created role will provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the Emergency Department staff, relevant inpatient unit staff, other health professionals and community support organisations as required and assist with clinical decision making and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to young people to facilitate a person centred and recovery focused approach.

Our Aim:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated clinicians to provide clinical services to children, young people and their families/significant others experiencing complex mental health concerns. These new positions will work alongside existing CYMHS services and have been developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).

The Youth Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical coordination.

• An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.
• Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.

The Role Includes:

• Providing a specialist triage, crisis and clinical assessment service that supports right place, right time and right care principles to facilitate determined need and undertaking high level assessments including development and implementation of care planning for designated clients.
• Supporting the reduction of Emergency Department waiting times, admissions and early discharge to all inpatient wards or Youth Mental Health Hospital in The Home through the identification, negotiation and initiation of alternative appropriate and safe community-based supports, and where required completing 7-day follow up arrangements
• Promoting a positive working culture by developing effective partnerships and exceptional working relationships with all stakeholders, both within the Agency and with external community service providers, and providing services that are person- centred, high quality, sustainable and responsive to ongoing quality improvement
• 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

The Department of Health offers wonderful career opportunities with a focus on career development and great work-life balance.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, great working conditions, generous leave arrangements and employee support services.

Position Features

• Shift Work
• 10-hour shifts – 10.00am – 8.00pm

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, shift worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 - $112,440 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Allowances:

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• A multi-disciplinary allowance may also apply to this position
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.

Benefits 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.
• 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.

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 qualifications; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital-based program that lead to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom.
• Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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 - Consultation and Liaison.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• 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.

Dion Butler
Team Leader - Extended CYMHS NW
Phone number: 0412 364 453
Email address: [email protected]

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