Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (505983)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Derwent Valley; On-site; AUD 78,179 - 105,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Fitness Facilities

Salary Packaging Options

Leave Entitlements including Study Leave

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a friendly multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality mental health services in the community. This role involves applying nursing principles, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to compassion and respect, the organization values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of nursing principles and practices for patient care.
• Demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality nursing care and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Provide specialist mental health services in a community setting.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Clinical Risk Management

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Communication

Assertive Case Management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Qualification

Tools

AHPRA Codes and Guidelines

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (505983)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 April, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

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:

The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team is a small and friendly multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychiatric registrars, nurses, allied health and lived experience workers. We cover 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:

• Consistent with ongoing experience, strengthens 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.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality mental health services, provides 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.
• Acts 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.

*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: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.

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.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Apply 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 information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Jennifer Tomney
Team Leader - Continuing Care Service
03 6166 6242
[e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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