At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver compassionate mental health care to older adults in a supportive community team.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with mental health nursing experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 109175 - 109175 $ per year.
Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through in the community. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to assist older people to support their health, wellbeing, and recovery and live a life that is meaningful to them.
At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.
The Role: As a Registered Nurse working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to older persons in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, relevant agency policies, legislative requirements, and professional nursing standards and competencies. The role focuses on promoting mental health and wellbeing, supporting recovery, maintaining dignity and independence, and providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of older persons.
OPMHS work together with community supports to assist in the management of Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). 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 families and carers and with other sectors of mental health services and primary health care providers.
Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, from 31st of December 2026. 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 range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Benefits available to eligible candidates include travel and relocation assistance support, professional development and accelerated pathways, a range of leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities across Tasmania.
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, Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable).
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health in Launceston employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
