Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

148470.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Clinical Leadership, Psychotherapy, Trauma Informed Care, Triage, Operational Management, Psychotropic Medication Management, Interpersonal Communication, Person Centred Care, Recovery Principles, Diagnostic Interpretation, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/732eea74-346e-48b6-a8ca-d74f036f2293.png] Join our Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing team at our sites in the North and North West and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges. These permanent, full time role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. As a leader and Nurse Practitioner in our Adult Mental Health Services, you will be clinically and operationally responsible for 3 small acute community based services responsible for providing triage, assessment and brief interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns. You'll work collaboratively with emergency services, emergency departments and mental health services, consumers their families, to develop and implement trauma informed treatment plans that promote recovery and wellbeing. We offer a supportive work environment where professional development is encouraged and valued. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive employee benefits. Our team is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and respected. If you're passionate about mental health nursing and ready to contribute to positive outcomes for our community, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities * Integrating contemporary information and evidence with experience to support the decision making, innovative thinking and objective analysis that are expected at this level. * Applying and sharing expert clinical knowledge to improve the consumer’s care. * Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments. * Initiating and interpreting diagnostic pathology and/or radiology. * Initiating short and medium-term psychotherapies and other treatments including psychotropic and other medications. * Clinically managing consumers either directly or by delegation, including admitting and discharging from clinical settings. * Communicating and developing treatment, safety, and management plans in collaboration with consumers, other relevant members of the health care team, and General Practitioners. * Contributing clinical expertise to learning environments, which may include individual/team capability development and/or post registration clinical teaching. * Operational management What You'll Bring * Current registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA * Master Nurse Practitioner with specialisation in mental health * Postgraduate qualifications in mental health or psychiatric nursing * Significant experience working with all ages across the lifespan experiencing mental health concerns * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Commitment to person centred care and recovery principles * Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals 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: * Multiple Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. *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: $148,470 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. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: * Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% 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. 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 and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. * Completed 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, an accredited hospital-based program that leads to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom. * Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration * 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 Nurse Practitioner G8-3 AMHS N NW.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtFHHTw2dCPxcC3jIwCo2-MENVnN8fhJ1OqjYKbc_rwYyrVE80d5OAXlVY03IEPtGU8MmfkUt4rqJ0FDgeQ42bD6LEr4sBBuVbXO4-pD7_aIxJQDhPN23SCBs2PnQah-5lXSZJgd72pPNatgXMqeh23A%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. *only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Glenn Garlick Position: Statewide Coordinator Phone number: 0460 434 576 Email address: glenn.garlick@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 [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.

Responsibilities

The role involves clinical and operational leadership of three acute community-based mental health services, providing triage, assessment, and brief interventions. You will develop trauma-informed treatment plans and collaborate with emergency services and multidisciplinary teams to promote consumer recovery.