Clinical Nurse Specialist - Court Liaison Officer (600612d)

Job Description:

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Court Liaison Officer (600612) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality forensic mental health services and 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 Court Liaison Officer will:

• Provide assessment, intervention and referral services to individuals at the beginning of the criminal justice system.
• Provide specialist liaison and consultation about mental health matters and management of associated problems to Magistrates, Solicitors, Police and Community Corrections staff at the Courts.

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

Why Join Us?

• Work within a passionate multidisciplinary team who are open to innovative ideas and strategies to enhance service delivery and client care.
• Opportunities to engage in professional development targeted to our specialised area including the opportunity to undertake post graduate study in Forensic Mental Health (scholarships may be offered).
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health challenges who are navigating the criminal justice system.
• Unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team being part of Forensic Mental Health while being positioned within the Hobart Magistrates Court
• You will be a part of a small and highly specialised and supportive team
• Become an integral part in the facilitation of the mental health diversion court

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: $103,466 to $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

Allowances:

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.

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
• Correctional Allowance of 6.5%

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.

Benefits 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:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 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, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom

*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:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties:

• 512554d CNS - Court Liaison Officer G5 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• 512554d CNS - Court Liaison Officer G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Rebecca Carpentier
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing - CFMHS & Defendant Health Liaison
Phone number: 03 6165 8556 or 0455 383 124
Email address: [email protected]

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