** The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Y-HiTH (528053) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Y-HiTH (528053d) and only one position will be filled on merit. **

The Team:

The Youth Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service, part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in the North-West region of Tasmania, is a vital initiative for several reasons:

• Bridges a Critical Service Gap: As a new service based in Devonport, Y-HiTH addresses a previously unmet need for intensive, home-based mental health care for young people in the North-West. This region has historically faced challenges in accessing timely and appropriate mental health support.

• Reduces Hospital Admissions: By delivering acute care in the home, Y-HiTH helps prevent unnecessary hospitalisations, allowing young people to receive high-quality treatment in a less disruptive and more therapeutic environment.

• Supports Family-Centred Recovery: The home-based model enables families to be more actively involved in the care process, fostering stronger support networks and improving long-term outcomes for young people experiencing mental health crises.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of mental health care within a young person’s home? Then come and join our new Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service!

The Y-HiTH team will work with the young person and their family/significant others to develop an individual treatment plan that supports their recovery. With multiple home visits occurring everyday and additional support via telephone and telehealth, young people will receive comparable treatment from Y-HiTH as they would from an inpatient admission.

Our aim is to support young people (16 to 24 years old) who may be experiencing an acute episode of mental illness to receive treatment in their home and within the community, rather than being admitted to an inpatient mental health unit, or as part of a discharge plan from hospital.

The Role:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Youth Hospital in The Home (Y-HiTH) is a new service for the North-West region, based in Devonport.

In this clinical role, and under the guidance of the Y-HiTH Nurse Unit Manager, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in accordance with an agreed care plan

You will need

• Clinical experience in child and youth mental health, with the ability to deliver acute, recovery-oriented care in a home or community setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage with young people, families, and community supports.
• Capacity to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, including the ability to manage risk, respond to crises, and adapt care plans in real time.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

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

*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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• 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 10 % based on qualification type 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

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
• Current Driver’s License

*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:

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role

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

Position Features:

Hospital in the Home (HiTH) services are highly mobile outreach teams providing treatment in the consumer’s home

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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 - Y-HiTH (WORD)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Susan P Smith
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Y-HiTH
Phone number: 0488 693 097
Email address: susan.p.smith@ths.tas.gov.au 

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