Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Head to Health Kids CAMHS The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for Clinical Nurse Specialist d) vacancies. Please note these positions are also being advertised as Allied Health Professional ) and only one position will be filled on merit. *** The Team The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are seeking an Allied Health Professional or Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub Tasmania service. This role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver secondary level mental health assessment and interventions for infants, children, and their families and caregivers, experiencing emerging complexity regarding emotional, social, relational, and behavioural functioning. As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will: Undertake the delivery of specialist services to clients of Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS) based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework and promotes community awareness in relation to mental health. Provide clinical leadership and expert knowledge in all aspects of primary health care, utilising an advanced clinical practice framework for the management of clients with complex mental health needs within the designated area of practice. Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate programs and activities to improve client outcomes within the multidisciplinary team. You will need: Extensive experience and demonstrated specialist level knowledge of mental health nursing and an understanding of mental health issues in relation to children, adolescents and their families or a demonstrated ability to acquire this understanding. A thorough understanding and application of relevant legal requirements, legislation, statutory requirements, departmental procedures and policies and professional practice standards. Proven ability to provide a range of assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant for children, adolescents and families accessing services and the ability to acquire further expertise in this area. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub Tas is an integrated secondary level mental health service for emerging complexity for the 0–12-year age group and represents an important addition to a child and family mental health stepped care model in Tasmania. This early intervention service enables families to access a range of evidence based individual and group interventions and supports for mild to moderate emotional, behavioural, social, relational, and developmental challenges. The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub Tas service works with families, and universal, secondary, and tertiary service providers, to provide integrated and holistic care. The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is a key co-service partner. Details of Appointment Fixed term, full time day worker position working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026. *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: Registered Nurse Grade 5 $109,767 - $115,813 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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 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 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 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: Generic Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS NW G5 Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant 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. Applications close on 8 January 2026, 11:55pm. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Thalia PrakashPosition: Clinical Lead - Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub- Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CAMHSPhone number: 7***Email address:**************@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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