Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health | Acute Paediatric Unit

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Northwest Tasmania | Permanent, Full Time | Up to 76 hours per fortnight

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Salary: $109,767 – $115,813 + 12% superannuation

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Make a difference where it matters

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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with paediatric mental health expertise who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and young people?

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Join the dedicated team at Wombat Ward, a 16-bed paediatric Level 3 inpatient unit serving children and young people aged 0–17 across Northwest Tasmania. This is an prospect to bring your clinical expertise, leadership and compassion to a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people, their families and the wider community.

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About Wombat Ward

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Wombat Ward provides care for paediatric patients across general, surgical, orthopaedic and mental health services. Our team works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, committed to excellence in healthcare and achieving positive outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Tasmanian community.

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About the role

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You'll provide specialist mental health nursing care to paediatric consumers admitted to the unit, supporting children and young people experiencing acute mental health challenges.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Providing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and acute inpatient mental health care coordination.
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- Building therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families and carers.
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- Monitoring and reviewing mental state and responses to treatment.
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- Providing psychotherapeutic interventions using a range of appropriate modalities and techniques.
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- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on family and carer engagement.
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- Delivering trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented care in line with relevant standards, legislation, policies and professional competencies.
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- Providing clinical leadership, knowledge and expertise to promote high standards of care and best practice.
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- Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager and Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with the coordination and management of resources as required.
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- Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
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About you

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You're an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical skills, sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people.

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You'll have:

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- Registration with theNursing and Midwifery Board of Australiaas a Registered Nurse.
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- CurrentWorking with Children Registration.
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- Experience and/or training in paediatric mental health.
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- A commitment to trauma-informed, family-focused and evidence-based care.
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- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
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Desirable:

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- Relevant postgraduate qualifications, or a commitment to working towards them.
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- Previous experience in a clinical leadership role.
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Why Tasmania?

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Imagine building your health career in a place where extraordinary natural beauty is right on your doorstep.

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Tasmania offers a unique lifestyle alongside rewarding opportunities

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health | Acute Paediatric Unit - up to AUD $115K (Burnie)
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