Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health (Huntington's Disease) (503099d)Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 07 September, 2025 11:55 PMSunday 7 September, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5 Employment type: Full Time Region: North West Location: North West Regional Hospital The Huntington's Disease Service is a small, specialised team of passionate clinicians dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease.
Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional -Community Mental Health (Huntington's Disease) (503099)and only one position will be filled on merit.
Please note this positionis eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team: The Huntington's Disease Service is a small, specialised team of passionate clinicians dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease.
With a strong focus on collaboration, the team works closely with medical professionals, allied health, and community services to deliver integrated, evidence-based care.
United by compassion and expertise, the team is committed to improving quality of life through education, advocacy, and tailored clinical support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
The Role: As a Huntington's Disease Clinician, you will deliver specialised case management and clinical support to individuals and families impacted by Huntington's Disease.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate care across community, inpatient, and outpatient settings, provide education and therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with health professionals and support services to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those navigating a complex neurodegenerative condition.
You will need: Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in mental health services and/or Huntington's Disease Services and in line with legal and ethical requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for Registered Nurses.
Knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial and health needs of patients/clients and their families/carers and their application to nursing practice in the mental health services and/or Huntington's Disease Service setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients/patients and their family/carers.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in mental health nursing including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours 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:$106,570 to $112,440 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 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.
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More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.
It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver's Licence Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to OPMHS and/or other Mental Health Services and/or Huntington's Disease.
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.
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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.
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Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5 Employment type: Full Time Region: North West Location: North West Regional Hospital The Huntington's Disease Service is a small, specialised team of passionate clinicians dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5 Employment type: Full Time Region: North West Location: North West Regional Hospital The Huntington's Disease Service is a small, specialised team of passionate clinicians dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
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