Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (505131d)

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.

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist – CAMHS vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (505131) and only one position will be filled on merit.

We are seeking passionate and dynamic mental health professionals to join us at the forefront of child and adolescent mental health service development in Tasmania. Our vision is to provide world class, innovative mental health care to support our children and young people live life to the fullest with the best possible health and social outcomes.

The Tasmanian Government are committed to action through the Tasmanian Mental Health Service Reforms with a whole raft of new initiatives in motion to change the shape and improve mental health service delivery. You too, can be part of this exciting work and help build new services and capacity in Tasmania to treat children and young people with severe and complex mental illness.

This position will be based within the CAMHS South Hospital Team providing specialist assessment in reach and liaison to the Emergency department, Paediatric ward(s), and Acute Mental Health inpatient areas.

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will:

• Undertake the delivery of specialist services to clients of Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS) based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework and promotes community awareness in relation to mental health.
  
  
• Provide clinical leadership and expert knowledge in all aspects of primary health care, utilising an advanced clinical practice framework for the management of clients with complex mental health needs within the designated area of practice.
  
  
• Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate programs and activities to improve client outcomes within the multidisciplinary team.
  
  

The Role:

• Undertake the provision of specialist mental health assessment and case management of children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years, using recognised assessment methods and evidence-based interventions and if necessary, refer clients to appropriate agencies.
  
  
• Develop, monitor and evaluate clinical outcome measures, manage complex clinical issues and make recommendations on matters relating to the areas of clinical specialty.
  
  
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team review of current clients, including supporting staff in the development, monitoring and evaluation of clinical outcome measures.
  
  
• As an active team member, contribute to team development and initiatives.

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

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, part time, day work position working 60.8 hours per fortnight commencing from as soon as possible.

*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:

Mental Health Services - South

Base Salary: $94,491 to $99,870 pro-rata per annum + 10% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service Agreement) 2019

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
  
  
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $750 per annum

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that leads to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
  
  
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Holds or is working towards tertiary qualifications in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

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.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS NW.docx
• Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS NW.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

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 (Contact Officer)

Sam Turnbull

Team Leader - CAMHS South
Phone: (03) 6166 0588
E-mail: sam.turnbull@ths.tas.gov.au

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