Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (518277d)

*** The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (518277d) vacancy.

Please note this is a dual classified position which is also being advertised as a Clinical Lead (518277). Only one position will be filled on merit.

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The Team:

Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through both in-community and outreach services. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

Our service is currently undergoing an exciting period of reform. While change can be challenging, it also brings opportunity — a chance to shape the future of mental health care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable members of our community. What could be more rewarding than that?

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead to join our multidisciplinary Older Persons Mental Health Team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level clinical leadership and strategic support to ensure the delivery of exceptional mental health services in line with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, National Mental Health Standards, and relevant legislation.

• Lead and guide the strategic development and management of a community mental health team.
• Drive change management initiatives to implement models of care and service improvements.
• Oversee human and physical resources to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Champion best-practice clinical processes for improved client outcomes and enhance consumer and carer engagement.

This is your opportunity to influence mental health care delivery, lead innovation, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older persons and their families.

You will need:

• Leadership & Coordination: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary mental health teams, supervise staff, and manage clinical activities and resources effectively.
• Strategic & Quality Focus: Strong understanding of the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, commitment to implementing models of care, and experience in quality and safety processes.
• Communication & Compliance: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, stakeholder engagement capability, and knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and professional standards (including current nursing registration).

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 with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression