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Community Mental Health - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tasmania
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- AU$110000 - AU$130000 per annum
Mental Health
Job Ref: TAS2_1783662781
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking to advance your career in a specialist crisis service while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in Tasmania?
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) based within the Adult Community Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises across the North West region.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the assessment, treatment and management of consumers presenting with complex mental health needs. Working within a community-based crisis service, you will deliver comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, clinical risk management and recovery-focused care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting specialist mental health assessments and triage services.
- Providing crisis intervention and evidence-based treatment recommendations.
- Supporting consumers, families and carers throughout the recovery journey.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, community organisations and health services.
- Contributing expert clinical advice and guidance to nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
- Promoting person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA or eligibility for AHPRA
- Specialist Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing qualifications or equivalent recognised experience.
- Demonstrated clinical experience withincommunity mental health services.
- Strong assessment, risk management and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A commitment to trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice.
- Current driver's licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package of $109,767 - $115,813 pro rata + Super
- Salary packaging benefits including living expenses and meal entertainment options
- Sponsorship visas
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Study leave and ongoing education support
Relocation assistance available:
- Up to $15,000 for eligible overseas applicants
- Up to $10,000 for eligible interstate applicants
