Clinical Nurse Consultant

7 days ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health Full time $114,851 - $121,886 per year

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Safe Haven L4d) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.

The Team:

Peacock House opened in 2023, and focusses on providing warm, welcoming and trauma-informed care to people experiencing mental health relapse or distress. Safe Haven works closely with the peer lead services at Peacock Centre, including the Integration Hub, Peacock House and the Recovery College.

The Role:

As part of a small specialist team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy and direction and legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide:

  • Day to day clinical oversight of the service, including effective management of human and physical resources as required.
  • Ongoing leadership, direction and change management to support service development and optimise potential outcomes from the endorsed Operational Service Model.
  • Specialist assessments and brief interventions to individual service users.
  • Information and referral to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders as required to achieve quality outcomes for service users.

You will need:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities and clinical care provided by a small specialist community-based team.
  • Demonstrated high level knowledge in relation to the principles of recovery and client centred care and a proven ability to provide a range of assessments and specialist treatments and brief interventions.
  • Ability to undertake ongoing risk assessments and effectively manage the outcomes from these assessments, including escalating care when required.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 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 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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.
  • 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

*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:

  • Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification
  • Experience in community mental health settings
  • Current Driver's Licence

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 Consultant - Safe Haven Grade 6 (word)

Application Guide:

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

For more information:

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

Name: Gemma Halton

Phone number:

Email address: 

*Applications close 12 October 11:55pm



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