Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Northwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

109175.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acute Youth Mental Health Nursing, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Trauma Informed Care, Person Centred Care, Therapeutic Engagement, Clinical Documentation, Risk Assessment, Mental Health Act 2013 Knowledge, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Care Planning, Electronic Consumer Records, Nursing Principles

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/16bf8833-b3a8-4a08-a01a-e71726459e32.png] The Team: 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 join our Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service! The CYMHS Y-HiTH has been operating since July 2024 in the North West region, based in Devonport. Our aim is to support young people (15–24-year-old) who maybe 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 works 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 receive comparable treatment from Y-HiTH as they would from an inpatient admission. The Role: * With a focus on engagement, work in collaboration with the young person, their family/significant others, to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care that is evidence based, person centred, and trauma informed. * Function as an active member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide care to all consumers of the service, which includes biopsychosocial assessments, therapeutic engagement, monitoring and review of mental state and response to treatments, and updates to the care plan in consultation with the young person, their families/significant others and the MDT. * As a member of the service, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies in meeting anticipated treatment outcomes and participate in the development and revision of organisational documentation, policies, protocols, and procedures relating to nursing based best practice and the model of care for the Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home. * Complete all required clinical documentation, including assessments, risk assessment, transfer of care, relevant clinical correspondence, and clinical data collection, within specified timeframes, predominantly via electronic consumer records systems. You will need 1. Current knowledge and experience in and the ability to apply nursing principles and procedures in the delivery of consumer care in acute youth mental health in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competency standards for Registered Nurses. 2. Knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial and health needs of individuals and their application to nursing practice in the acute youth mental health setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with consumers. 3. Relevant experience in an acute Mental Health setting with demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act 2013. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Multiple permanent, full time or part time, shift worker position, working up to 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: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). 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. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4 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 $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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] 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 Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Possess or be working towards a specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification, or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital-based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia 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: * Registered Nurse - Y-HiTH Grade 3-4.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMthODTPj8wT3KzN6yCLMTGHkG3RifXaInFSpmzPtnI8CtSXyvF2KyIFZEuK5HsC5xLOvlaPAVCoPgxbDoeSEH0CPRIxlJB4yJeVInW7ckjDR9nZiuNZaizFJGsdBDh01Wo6JbJxr61e_T6eVswgERwTQ%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtQCJxIMAQDjQjP0EmN1xW3jtMvo6gBuJ6vKwkoIosOmZ31VtPfzfJBEhreMo2SxDNitTJFfL7S8z46Lkz_TzxTtE2JalHdAUF4mKXtKSRfIGv2r0cwS7yomnFiP7LkjPeGRXXLwrIhsknFDsbbDZyEQ%7e%7e] 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. Dion Butler CYMHS Ext. Team Leader NW 0412 364 453 dion.butler@health.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 [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] 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. 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Responsibilities

Provide intensive, evidence-based mental health nursing care to young people aged 15-24 within their homes and community. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments, monitor mental states, and develop individual recovery plans.