Clinical Nurse Specialist - Continuing Care Team - Extended Hours (530219)

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) (530219d) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.

The Role:

• Provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the multidisciplinary team, other health professionals and community support organisations as required and assist with clinical decision making and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to Continuing Care Stream clients to facilitate a person- centred and recovery focused approach.
• Undertake the role of a Mental Health Officer in accordance with relevant provisions of the Mental Health Act 2013.
• Provide comprehensive handovers and coordinate quality and safe transfer/discharge processes.
• Is required to function as a single practitioner working within established decision-making and operational frameworks to provide effective care and treatment to assigned clients and clients of the broader team when indicated.

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

The Team:

• Glenorchy CCT is a large catchment including the midlands and Derwent valley, Brighton council area and city of Glenorchy.
• We are a vibrant MDT including lived experience workers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OT's, and psychiatrists.
• Great professional development opportunities. 

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, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 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: $103,466 - $109,165 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

Allowance

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. 

Only for interstate targeted advertising: 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.

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type (RN)

Benefit available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. 
• 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.

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

1. Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as