Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital Clinical Liaison Team (CAMHS) (529029)

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital Clinical Liaison Team (CAMHS) (529029) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as Allied Health Professional - Hospital Clinical Liaison Team (CAMHS) (529029d)  and only one position will be filled on merit.

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Hospital Clinical Liaison Team) works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated services to young people and their carers, undertaking a triage, crisis, intake and assessment role. The role is involved in the development and implementation of care planning for designated clients in both the community and the Emergency Department (ED).

The Role:

1. Provide discipline specific clinical expertise, supportive advice and clinical care across the broader community including in-reach into the ED as required, based on best practice principles and legal and professional requirements, using specialist assessment and screening tools to deliver improved outcomes for patients presenting with mental health concerns and/or addiction-related comorbidities.
2. Provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the multidisciplinary team, other health professionals and community support organisations as required and assist with clinical decision making and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to mental health patients to facilitate a person-centred and recovery focused approach.
3. Provide support and psycho-education as appropriate and involve consumers and their families/significant others in the identification of their needs, formulation of goals, development of care plans and the implementation of care.
4. Facilitate access to a range of appropriate community and inpatient services to ensure patients receive the right support in the right place and at the right time. Provide comprehensive handovers and coordinate quality and safe transfer/discharge processes.

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

The CAMHS South Consultant Liaison team provides a 7 day per week expert consultation to children and young consumers presenting to, or currently admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital with mental health concerns. The team works collaboratively with other health professionals and stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for this population. The team is currently undergoing a period of expansion, and now is an exciting time to join us!

1. Work across a variety of early and late shifts, 7 days per week.
2. Opportunities for career growth, education, and professional development.
3. Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for right applicant

Details of Appointment

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

*notwithstanding hours may 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: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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 $500 per annum 

• 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
2. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

2. Two or more years’ postgraduate clinical nursing experience

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.

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 outlining 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.
• 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

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Nicole Howard 

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

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