Clinical Nurse Consultant - Safe Haven (526440L4)
Please note this position is also being advertised as Allied Health Lead - Safe Haven (526440L4d) and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team
The Role
- Safe Haven offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with recovery focused, community based mental health care.
- As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Safe Haven, this role provides leadership and support within a service designed to offer connection, hope and practical support to people experiencing emotional distress.
- Working alongside Peer Workers and community partners, the position supports the delivery of compassionate, person centred care while helping people access the support, services and resources that best meet their needs.
- The role plays an important part in creating a safe and welcoming environment where people feel heard, respected and supported on their recovery journey.
You will need
- Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities and clinical care provided by a small specialist community-based team.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge in relation to the principles of recovery and client centred care and a proven ability to provide a range of assessments and specialist treatments and brief interventions.
- Ability to undertake ongoing risk assessments and effectively manage the outcomes from these assessments, including escalating care when required.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 November 2027.
*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
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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.
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
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 $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
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification
- Experience in community mental health settings
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Cecily Pollard
Position: Nursing Director - Peacock Centre
Email address: cecily.pollard@ths.tas.gov.au
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