Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (527492)

Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (527492)

Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 15 January, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Director of Nursing - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services vacancy. This position will be based in Hobart and is a Southern Tasmania-based role. Our Aim: CYMHS Tasmania are seeking a Regional Director with extensive knowledge, expertise and experience of child and youth mental health service delivery and management. The Tasmanian Government is committed to action through the Tasmanian Mental Health Service Reforms with new initiatives to improve mental health service delivery. You can be part of this exciting work and help build new services and capacity in Tasmania to treat children and young people with severe and complex mental illness. An attractive relocation package is available and support for international visa requirements for successful applicants. The role will include:

• Provide clinical leadership and direction in the development, management and evaluation of all facets of the overall service, including strategic direction to enhance the provision of safe and quality services.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of active partnerships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to optimise overall sector integration and client outcomes within CAMHS.
• Provide operational and clinical support to all managers and senior clinical staff across the Southern region, holding a statewide portfolio based on clinical background.

Details of Appointment: Registered Nurse, Grade 8 Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible. Salary: $137,387 - $159,884 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. In addition, the following allowances may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess a specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.
• Current Working with Children Registration.

How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button 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. Contact Information: Dominica Kelly | Statewide Group Director Child and Youth Mental Health | Statewide Mental Health Services Tasmanian Health Service Tel: (03) 61666247 Email: dominica.kelly@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr