Clinical Nurse Consultant (Northside) (527152) Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award / Classification : Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 Employment type : Full Time Region : North Location : LGH Charles Street, Launceston Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health! The Role : As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the primary health care principles, Agency policy and direction, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide effective management of human and physical resources, and leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary inpatient mental health team. You will need : Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health team, providing a high quality, comprehensive, specialist mental health service in accordance with principles and goals, and the associated model of care and relevant service policies, procedures, and guidelines. Support the relevant NUM / ADON by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of an inpatient mental health team, including intake, crisis response, interim support, case management and general team coordination. Provide clinical leadership and expert knowledge in all aspects of inpatient care. Actively participate in all multidisciplinary review processes at the unit level as required, including supporting staff to develop, monitor and evaluate clinical outcome measures. Act as an Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act when required. Details of appointment : Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. 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 : $111,506 to $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023. 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. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available : Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Benefits available to eligible candidates : Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. 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. For more information : Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Caroline Bowkett Nurse Unit Manager - Northside 0418 343 636 What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr