Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526227)

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526227) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526227d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of health care professionals? We are offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a workplace that supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high achieving professionals, who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Come join our team and apply your skills and knowledge in making a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania. 

Not only will you join a progressive and dynamic team, but you will also be able to enjoy Tasmania's incredible culture and community. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice! Easy access to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don’t have to sit in traffic for hours. You can decompress with a wander through your home city, or an easy commute along the waterways. Escape on the weekends to untouched coastlines or spend time enjoying local hospitality or cultivating your own passions!

The Role:

As a senior clinician within an acute care multidisciplinary team delivering person centred, recovery orientated and trauma informed care to all consumers across the lifespan, in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies:

• Oversight the day to day operations of a regional triage service, including ongoing supervision and support of other staff within a designated team assigned to this specialist area and management of physical resources as required.
• Undertake a specialist triage function for assigned referrals to and contacts with the Acute Care Stream (ACS) by assessing the nature of the referral or contact, gathering collateral information as required and determining an appropriate and safe response pathway either within the Acute Care or Continuing Care Streams or another Statewide Mental Health Service (SMHS) stream or beyond the service.
• Ensure all contacts and referrals are prioritised in accordance with assessed individual need and presenting risk and work closely with the appropriate care stream to facilitate a response o within the required timeframe.

You will need to:

• Initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the ACS to determine the nature, and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set priorities for management.
• Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services which includes conducting comprehensive initial assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
• Proactively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver comprehensive and effective handovers of all referrals to the ACS, CCS and, as required, CAMHS and OPMHS streams.

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

Details of appointment: Registered Nurse, Grade 6

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 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.

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 a