Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (504925)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 01 May, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

52 Frankland St, Launceston

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead is accountable for the optimal operation of designated clinical functions within a community mental health team in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan and the associated model of care.

The Team:

Join a dynamic team of health care professionals in a leadership role that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support, and opportunities for growth. Our team is passionate and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of adults in northern Tasmania.

The Role:

The Clinical Lead - Clinical Nurse Consultant works with a significant degree of autonomy, under the broad direction and supervision of the relevant Department Manager. The occupant is expected to provide significant professional input and high-level judgment to solve complex systems and human issues.

You will need:

- Demonstrated capacity to effectively undertake a coordination/leadership role within a multidisciplinary community setting, including providing supervision and support to other staff as required.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, and a capacity to contribute towards the introduction of the model of care within a community setting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the clinical activities of a multidisciplinary community mental health team.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

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 a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.

Desirable criteria include:

- A minimum of 3 years postgraduate clinical experience in the context of a community mental health team.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Jacqueline Brown, Team Leader, at 67774985 or jac.brown@ths.tas.gov.au.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values at the Department of Health. We respect diversity and encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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