Details
Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community) - Older Persons Mental Health Services
Location: North West Tasmania
Position Type: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation contribution.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
The Position
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Older Persons Mental Health team based in North West, Tasmania. In this role, you'll work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in people's recovery journeys while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to holistic healthcare approaches.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a clinical expert in the area of practice and acts as a clinical resource for nursing, medical and allied health staff in the management of consumers with complex mental health needs, working with other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care within the designated area of practice.
The Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) work closely with both the public and private sectors to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for consumers, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Location
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.
Essential Criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Extensive, relevant psychiatric nursing experience and/or is credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. or equivalent (desirable)
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable)
Benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
- 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.
- 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.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Kate Kenny at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.
For Other Job Opportunities
Skilled Nursing has a wide range of short term contract and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 444 100, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board.
This permanent position is suitable for a qualified UK/IE candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.