Nursing Director - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (526616d)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Manager - Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (526616) and only one position will be filled on merit.

An exciting opportunity exists for a clinician with experience in treatment of eating disorders and management of health services. The Department of Health Tasmania is recruiting a manager for the incoming Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS), a contemporary evidence-based service that will

• provide treatment for eating disorders (residential and day / evening programs),
  
  
• provide training and education to health services staff, families and supportive others, and other community members,
  
  
• include a specialist eating disorders assessment function

TEDS has been designed by the Department of Health to provide stepped care and system improvement within the existing Tasmanian eating disorder service structure. The detailed service design is yet to take place, and the TEDS Manager will be instrumental in this phase. This includes developing the staffing model, clinical protocols for the service, and determining program activities and timetabling. Building strong relationships with eating disorder treatment providers will be essential to the success of this role, and the service, both within and external to the public system.

The high-level Model of Care has been developed, and can be found at https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health/mental-health-projects-and-initiatives-priorities/tasmanian-eating-disorder-service-project

The TEDS Project and capital works are funded by the Australian Government through the Community Health and Hospitals Program.

The Role:

• Develop the initial detailed service design for the Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service, including staffing model, clinical protocols and program timetabling, and lead the operationalisation of the high-level service model. This will require partnership and collaboration with intersecting SMHS and THS services, expert advisory bodies such as the National Eating Disorders Collaboration and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders, people with lived experience, and primary care and private providers.
  
  
• Lead the ongoing strategic planning, development and implementation of the TEDS, including policies and procedures relating to quality and safety, clinical governance, stepped care and service transition, management of budgets and service control, and maintenance of appropriate records.
  
  
• Be actively involved in the recruitment, training and management of service staff, including selection, education and orientation processes specific to the statewide service, and each of the three service sites as relevant.
  
  
• Develop and maintain processes and resources to support ongoing consultation liaison, advisory, and education and training for health services staff, and staff in other relevant sectors, to build the capacity of the entire Tasmanian service system to provide care and support to people with eating disorders.

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

Position Features:

• Regular intra and interstate travel

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Hobart - Southern Tasmania

Salary:

$ 123,735 per annum + 10% superannuation

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
  
  
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

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. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or experience in clinical practice management, health service management and/or leadership, particularly in the area of eating disorders

• Relevant experience in treatment of eating disorders

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• 526616d Nursing Director - TEDS G8-2 (February 2022) HR (3).pdf
• 526616d Nursing Director - TEDS G8-2 (February 2022) HR (2).docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to Apply:

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
  
  
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  
  
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information:

George Clarke
General Manager - Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Directorate
(03) 6166 0770
george.clarke@health.tas.gov.au

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