Clinical Nurse Consultant Clinical Lead

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services, the Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Lead will provide:

• Leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary Prisoner Mental Health Service.
• Effective management of specified human and physical resources.
• Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the progression of the current Mental Health Service Strategic Plan through the implementation of the associated model of care, and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
• Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service.

The Role:

1. Actively contribute to the Clinical Leadership and management of a multidisciplinary Prisoner Mental Health Service to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, specialist mental health service to the Tasmania prison population in accordance with the principles and goals and objectives specified in the Rethink 2020 A state plan for mental health in Tasmania 2020-2025, the associated model of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
   
2. Support the Director of Nursing by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of a Prisoner Mental Health Service, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management and general team coordination.
   
3. Undertake the line and performance management of a designated group of staff within a specified community mental health team.
   
4. Promote compliance with the complete and timely collection of clinical data and designated Key Activity and Performance Indicators to accurately reflect service performance.
   
5. As a senior member of the Prisoner Mental Health Service, participate in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of relevant policies and procedures, including ensuring the active involvement of and consultation with key local stakeholders.

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

Position Features

• The position works within a variety of custodial / forensic environments and the occupant will have regular daily contact with persons within a custodial setting or forensic patients admitted to the Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit – the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
  
• The occupant will be required to adhere to all security practices and procedures within correctional centres and the Wilfred Lopes Centre.
  
• Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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. 

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

• This position attracts a 6.5% correctional allowance
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type 
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
• A multi-disciplinary allowance may also apply

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

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 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 led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
2. Current Driver's License

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. A minimum of 3 years postgraduate clinical experience in acute or a community mental health team.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• 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.

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 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (Forensic Health Services) G6 (Feb 2024) CSU .pdf
•  Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (Forensic Health Services) G6 (Feb 2024) CSU .docx

Applicant Guide

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

For more information 

Barry Nicholson

Position: Group Director - Forensic Mental Health Services and Correctional Primary Health Services
Phone:  (03) 6166 0844
E-mail: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

Applications close Sunday 7 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST