Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Department of Health is seeking qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists for CYMHS Out of Home Care Team d) in the North of Tasmania.

Please note these positions are also being advertised as Allied Health Professionals in the North, these positions will be filled on merit.

Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the North and Northwest of Tasmania.

We are seeking Clinical Nurse Specialist with experience in complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal.  You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with young people, and their families.

Our Aim:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Tasmania is growing We are seeking passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment.

The role will include:

• Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to young people, and their families/carers.
• Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
• Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new youth mental health services in Tasmania.
• Leading and 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.
• Applicants who have undertaken training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would be highly regarded.

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

Three positions are available in the North.

• Based in Launceston CBD.
• The North of the state is an area of natural beauty where you will have easy access to the Cataract George, waterfalls, bush walks, beautiful beaches, and excellent mountain biking tracks.
• Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to some of Tasmania's prestigious schools.
• It is truly a beautiful part of Kanamaluka/Lutruwita.

An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.

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Details of Appointment

Three permanent full time day worker positions working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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 and part time 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.

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 + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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.
• 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.

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 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 led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom.
• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Current Working with Children Registration

*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:

• Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CAMHS
• A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in child, adolescent and/or youth mental health or relevant field.
• Current Driver's Licence

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS G5 (WORD)

Applicant 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: Katie Knights

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Team Leader CYMHS North

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This position advertisement will close on 15 September at 11:55pm.