Nurse Unit Manager - Y-HiTH (529785)
- North West, TAS, Australia
- Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Health/Hospital
- Management
- Registered Nurse
- Permanent, full-time
- Closing at: 15 Oct 2026 - 11:55pm AEDT
- Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a
- Department of Health
- $126,036 to $132,932 per annum
The Team:
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families? Would you like to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing intensive mental health care within a young person’s home? Then come and help lead our new Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service!
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Youth Hospital in The Home (Y-HiTH) is a new service for the Northwest region, based in Devonport.
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 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 every day and additional support via telephone and telehealth, young people will receive comparable treatment from Y-HiTH as they would from an inpatient admission.
The Nurse Unit Manager – Y-HiTH works autonomously with the Y-HiTH program under the general direction of the Team Leader to provide direction and leadership to the Y-HiTH program.
The Role:
- Leads and manages the coordination of patient care within the Y-HiTH program in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
- Provides leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change.
- Manages the financial, physical and human resources of the Y-HiTH program to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.
- Monitors, manages and reports on the performance and activity levels of the Y-HiTH program.
- Monitors and manages staff performance and development.
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, day 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
$126,036 to $132,932 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.
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
- 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:
- Specialist postgraduate qualification (or working towards) relevant to the role
- Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the position features:
- Hospital in the Home (HiTH) services are highly mobile outreach teams providing treatment in the consumer’s home
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: Dion Butler
Position: Manager, Ext. CYMHS and Y-HiTH NW
Phone number: 0412 364 453
Email address: dion.butler@ths.tas.gov.au
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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).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
