Clinical Nurse Specialist - CYMHS Consultation and Liaison (526895)

• Provide mental health clinical expertise, supportive advice and clinical care to young people in a consultation liaison role by providing in-reach into the Emergency Department or relevant inpatient ward, 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 substance use related comorbidities.

• Provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the Emergency Department staff, relevant inpatient unit staff, 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 young people to facilitate a person centred and recovery focused approach.

• Provide support and psycho-education as appropriate and involve young people and their families/significant others in the identification of their needs, formulation of goals, development of care plans and the implementation of care.

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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

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

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

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

• Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

• Current Working with Children Registration

*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:

• Three or more years' postgraduate clinical experience

• Holds, or is working towards, postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position

• Current Driver's Licence

• Shift work. 10-hour shifts - 10.00am - 8.00pm

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - CYMHS Consultation and Liaison (G5)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)