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Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through in-community and outreach services. We work with individuals, their families, and support networks to help older people live their best lives. Our CARE values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults. Our service is undergoing reform to shape the future of mental health care.

The Registered Nurse - Community

Consistent with ongoing experience, the role strengthens health outcomes through safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals within the defined community practice area.

• 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 requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees hospitals across the state and provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia’s island state, offers natural beauty and a lifestyle to complement your health career. It provides opportunities to connect with colleagues and patients and to experience a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful community impact.

Fixed term, full time, day worker, up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.

Note: hours negotiable with the successful applicant. For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Employer 12% 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 progression.

In addition, the following allowances may be available: Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.

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

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly cost per person and family options.

More information about employee benefits can be found in the document references (references removed for clarity).

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

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents. Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

• Statement of Duties: Generic Registered Nurse - Community.docx
• Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide.docx

Apply Online. Click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure important questions about you are answered. You will need to provide a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

For further information, please contact the provided contact person for vacancy details. Roxie Mulder, Nurse Unit Manager - Community Team Older Persons Mental Health North / North West, (03) 677 4985, roxie.mulder@thas.tas.gov.au

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Respect for diversity is foundational. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.