Clinical Nurse Specialist - Residential Parenting Unit (RPU) *******)
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 11 October, *******:55 PM
Sunday 11 October, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
St John's Park, St John's Ave
Join lilinga, CHaPS' Residential Parenting Unit, where families are supported to build the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to navigate early parenting.
As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work in partnership with families and alongside the healthcare team to delivery effective, evidence-based, and coordinated care.
The Team
The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) provides important health and wellbeing services to families across Tasmania with children aged 0 to 5.
The service promotes the healthy development and wellbeing of children, providing growth and developmental assessments, health-focused early intervention, referrals and connections with other early childhood providers.
The CHaPS Residential Parenting Unit (lilinga) supports early intervention and support to families to navigate the adjustments and broad range of challenges that can arise during early parenting, equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and tools needed to support family wellbeing.
lilinga means Tasmanian Myrtle Beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii) in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines.
The Role
The lilinga Clinical Nurse Specialist ensures delivery of comprehensive care to admitted families, working alongside the multidisciplinary team.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates care plans in partnership with families, with a focus on early parenting challenges, infant sleep, family and parenting routines and communications, and infant/toddler mental health and wellbeing.
You will need
Demonstrated experience and/or qualification in early parenting support, along with a strong understanding of primary healthcare principles.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, and form strong partnerships with families, to provide integrated and co-ordinated care.
Expertise in evidence-based primary healthcare interventions relevant to infant/toddler behaviours, infant sleep, infant mental health, and responsive parenting practices.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania




The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
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.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.
*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.
$109,767 to $115,813 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 ****.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point 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 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 $***** per week per person, or $***** 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 ****).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here




Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role
Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name:Lizzie Berry
Position:Assistant Director of Nursing - Child Health and Parenting Services
Phone number:************
Email address:******
What 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!
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 ****).
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.
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full time
Region:
South
Location:
St John's Park, St John's Ave
Join lilinga, CHaPS' Residential Parenting Unit, where families are supported to build the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to navigate early parenting.
As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work in partnership with families and alongside the healthcare team to delivery effective, evidence-based, and coordinated care.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Residential Parenting Unit (Rpu) (534192)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
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