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These positions are for Clinical Nurse Specialists - Y-HiTH (528053 and 528057). The positions are also being advertised as Allied Health Professionals - Y-HiTH (528053d and 528057d). The positions will be filled on a merit basis.The TeamThe Youth Hospital in the Home (YHiTH) team is part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in NorthWest Tasmania. Based in Devonport, this multidisciplinary team provides intensive, homebased mental health care for young people aged 1624. Their work addresses a critical service gap in the region by offering timely mental health support outside of hospital settings.The team focuses on reducing hospital admissions, delivering therapeutic care in the home, and supporting familycentred recovery. They collaborate closely with young people and their families to create individualised treatment plans, offering multiple daily home visits supplemented by telephone and telehealth support. This approach ensures young people receive care comparable to an inpatient unit while remaining in a familiar and supportive environment.The RoleBe part of a multidisciplinary youth mental health service (1625 years of age) delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.You will need to:Provide clinical expertise in contemporary nursing practice within the YHiTH setting, promoting professional standards of practice and an environment conducive to innovation and change that promotes best practice and meets established accreditation standards of practice.Maintain and display advanced clinical practice skills within the YHiTH and act as a resource person to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the management of complex clinical issues.Provide recovery focused specialist mental health assessments and intensive homebased care, using recognised assessment methods and evidencebased interventions, for young people and their families/significant others of the YHiTH.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointmentOne permanent full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.One fixed term full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.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$106,570 to $112,440 per annum. 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 10% based on qualification typeA multidisciplinary allowance may also applyBenefits available to eligible candidatesTravel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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.EligibilityRegistered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered NurseCurrent Working with Children RegistrationCurrent Driver''s LicenseRegistration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee''s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the rolePostgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the rolePosition FeaturesHospital in the Home (HiTH) services are highly mobile outreach teams providing treatment in the consumer''s homeDownload the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe 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:Clinical Nurse Specialist -G5 Y-HiTH (WORD)Application Guide:Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)How to applyApply 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.For more informationApplicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Dion ButlerPosition: Team Leader, Ext CYMHS NWPhone number: 0412 364 453Email address: [email protected] 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 lifestyleOne Health Podcast - SpotifyOne Health Podcast - AppleTasmanian Health Careers | TasmanianDepartment 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr