Clinical Lead

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

Applications must be submitted by Monday 10 February, :55 PM AEST

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

$114,851 to $121,886 per annum

South

16-18 Watchorn St

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Lead - Clinical Nurse Consultant vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Lead - Allied Health Professional d) position and only one position will be filled on merit.

We are looking for clinicians with an interest in eating disorders who are innovators and have a passion for delivering quality care to join our Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) team.

The Role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.

The Clinical Lead - Clinical Nurse Consultant (RN Grade 6) will provide high level support to the TEDS Manager, within the South, in the provision of:

• Leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Effective management of specified human and physical resources.
• Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the progression of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan through the implementation of the associated model of care, and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
• Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service.

Details of appointment: Registered Nurse Grade 6

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours 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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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.

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 leads 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.

Desirable criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in mental health or relevant field.
• Experience and/or interest in working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions.
• Experience in clinical and professional supervision.
• Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner.
• Current Driver's License.

Position Features:

• Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 years and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers.

Application Process:

Applicants should review the Statement of Duties and consider if they 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.

For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:

Name: Anita Reimann
Position: Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service
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Working at the Department of Health:

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