At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly team to provide high-quality mental health care in the community.
- Company: Department of Health, committed to compassion and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with mental health experience.
The predicted salary is between 78179 - 105995 $ per year.
The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, who deliver high quality mental health service in a community setting.
The Team:
- Small and friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychiatric registrars, nurses, allied health and lived experience workers.
- Covers a large catchment area from the Central Highlands, Derwent Valley, Brighton municipality and the City of Glenorchy.
- Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Good opportunities for growth in this exciting area of mental health.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with external stakeholders for a holistic approach.
The Role:
The Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health will:
- Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals and community sector organisations within the defined community practice area.
- Provide a specialist mental health service within the community setting for a designated client group utilising evidence based practices and recovery principles.
- In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care.
- Practice in accordance with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) codes and guidelines for registered nurses and midwives.
- Act as a Mental Health Officer when required.
You will need:
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal and ethical requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurses standards for practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in mental health nursing including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
- Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate effectively with other sectors of mental health services and primary health care providers.
Details of appointment:
- Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately ten (10) months.
- Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Desirable criteria:
- Possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.
We 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.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Jennifer Tomney, Team Leader - Continuing Care Service at 03 6166 6242 or jennifer.tomney@ths.tas.gov.au.
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Registered Nurse employer: Department of Health, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Correctional Primary Health Service Reform Program in Hobart, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful health reforms while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Department of Health, Tasmania Recruitment Team
