Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Emergency Response (528872) Australia, Tas About Tasmania Government About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Mental Health Emergency Response (528872d) and multiple positions will be filled on merit.This position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.The Role: Works in close partnership with nominated staff from Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania to provide a timely response to people experiencing mental health emergencies in the community.Provide early and immediate advanced mental health assessment and treatment where joint police, ambulance and clinician response is required for people experiencing mental health crises in the community.Actively engage with the consumer, their family/carer and a range of community managed organisations and key internal and external stakeholders including Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania co-responders in attendance to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, person and family centred care.Facilitates training and education opportunities to relevant police and ambulance staff to enhance overall mental health literacy and increase capacity to manage mental health crises occurring in the community.The Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an acute care multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the principles of recovery orientated and trauma informed care, a primary health model, Agency policy and direction, legal and ethical requirements, and relevant professional competencies.Mental Health Emergency Response in the North West consists of a clinician that responds to matters received by Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania.These matters are communicated to the clinician via Ambulance Tasmania.The clinician co-responds with either or both Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania.Details of appointment: Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.MHERNW operates a single 10-hour shift which commences at 1pm and finishes at 11pm, 7 days a week, 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.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.Current Drivers Licence.*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.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification.Experience in working in partnership with emergency services personnel in a manner that reflects a spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and respect for each other's philosophy, priorities, knowledge, skills, and experience.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.For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Ray Byrne Position: Acting Team Leader - Adult Community Mental Health Phone number: 03 6477 7803 Email address: ****** What it is like working at the Department of Health? 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