Clinical Nurse Consultant - ADS Consultation and Liaison (528467)

Job Description:

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Allied Health Professional - ADS Consultation and Liaison (528467d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality AOD services in accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies to clients, carers, support people, families and other professionals within the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Consultation and Liaison Service, the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will:

• Provide professional and clinical leadership and direction in the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive multidisciplinary state-wide alcohol and other drug consultation liaison service.
• Provide a range of specialist assessments and interventions service for clients of the ADS Consultation and Liaison Service in accordance with discipline specific scope of practise and across a range of settings.
• Act as a consultant to the broader Tasmanian Health Service and linked services regarding the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug issues and promote community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.

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

The team:

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment and join a new, expanded ADS team
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development within a hospital setting
• Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for right applicant

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on 15th January 2024.

*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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $104,735 - $111,334 per annum + 11% superannuation

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

Location: Hobart

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. 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:

1. Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualifications
2. Post graduate clinical experience in the context of an alcohol and other drug service
3. Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• 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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic CNC - ADS Consultation and Liaison G6 (Sept 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic CNC - ADS Consultation and Liaison G6 (Sept 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

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

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" 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 (Contact Officer)

Nancy Westcott

Position: Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Services South
Phone: 03 6166 0759
E-mail: nancy.westcott@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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