Clinical Nurse Specialist - The Roy Fagan Centre
Tasmanian Government
- Lenah Valley, TAS
- $103,466-109,165 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides expert knowledge utilising an advanced clinical framework in the management of consumers with complex mental health needs within the designated area of practice.
- Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates relevant activities to improve patient outcomes within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Participates as an active member of the Adult Community Mental Health team in delivering case management, carer education, consultation and collaboration with GP's and significant others in provision of care to a designated number of consumers.
- Undertake the provision of recovery focused specialist mental health assessments and assertive case management, using recognised assessment methods and evidence based interventions, for a designated number of clients within the community setting.
- As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, participates in the multi-disciplinary team review of clients, including supporting staff to develop, monitor and evaluate clinical outcome measures.
- Maintain appropriate records of assessments, interventions and specialised reports, and assist in the maintenance of appropriate records systems
- The Roy Fagan Centre is a dynamic and supportive workplace within Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), that prides itself on our collaborative and multidisciplinary team approach.
- We have a strong focus on supporting ongoing professional and career development and on the relationship with patients, families and colleagues.
- Located in a scenic and peaceful location in Lenah Valley with free parking.
- 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.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
- Current Driver's License
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications.
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Phone: 0499 874 501
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