Nurse Unit Manager (Num) (Team Leader) - Camhs (527299)

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) - CAMHS (527299) vacancy.
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (527299d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) encompasses the Community and Extended treatment teams that deliver several clinical streams across Tasmania. Extended Treatment Teams are dedicated services for Youth (16-25 years of age), Out-of-home-care children and the Youth Forensic Team.The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (Team Leader) will undertake operational management of the staff within the designated Community or Extended Teams and holds a statewide clinical stream portfolio.

The Role:

1. Lead and manages the coordination of patient care within the CAMHS Community or Extended Team in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change.
3. Manage the financial, physical, and human resources of the CAMHS Community or Extended Team to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.
4. Monitor, manage, and report on the CAMHS Community or Extended Team performance and activity levels.

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

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health team: 

• Define your career and be part of the CAMHS reform in Tasmania
• Opportunity to establish and lead new services in Child, Adolescent and Youth Mental Health Services
• Supportive workplace culture and a commitment to excellence in clinical care

Position Features

• Intrastate travel will be required

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time day worker (with on-call) 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: $126,411 - $132,325 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. Relevant postgraduate qualifications
2. 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:

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 

Amanda Quealy

Position: Regional Director CAMHS South
Phone:  0460 020 ***
E-mail: *************@ths.tas.gov.au

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