Clinical Nurse Educator - Mental Health Emergency Response (528110)

The Role

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop, plan, implement and evaluate education programs that reflect the assessed needs of the workforce and are linked to patient and professional outcomes in the clinical practice setting.
• Applies high level professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing and multidisciplinary stakeholders to enact education and development strategies for Mental Health Services, Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tasmania staff.
• Coordinate the delivery of professional development forums and mandatory skills training for operational staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to the professional development of operational staff and the achievement of service outcomes.

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

The Team:

Responsible for the provision of education and training specific to the effective management of serious mental illness in the community to all staff and linked stakeholders of the Mental Health Emergency Response North West Service. This includes Mental Health Services, Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police staff.  The above is to be achieved in accordance with Primary Health care principles, national standards, national Mental Health standards, relevant Agency directions, policies, legal requirements and professional competencies for nurses.

‘This position is an exciting new opportunity to use your clinical and educational skills and experience to support Mental Health, Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police staff to provide Mental Health Emergency support in the community to the people of north west Tasmania. As an experienced clinician and educator,  the position provides the opportunity to be part of  an innovative  Mental Health Emergency Response service aimed at  improving access to timely, appropriate, evidence based, least restrictive Mental Health care.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 6 July 2025.

*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.

Location:

Mental Health Services - North West

Classification: 

Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum + 11% superannuation

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

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:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in education and/or clinical teaching and learning
• Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications around clinical/practice speciality as relevant to the position

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

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

Applicant Guide

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

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:

• 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.

Contact Person

Scott Beswick
Implementation Lead, SMHS Reform Program
0438 528 ***
*************@ths.tas.gov.au

Applications close: Monday 19th February 2024 at 11:55pm