We are seeking Registered Nurses with mental health qualifications and/or experience to join our Adult Inpatient Acute and Adult Inpatient Recovery teams across Tasmania.
We are building a better future for adult inpatient mental health care and are looking for passionate professionals to be part of this exciting journey. Our vision is to deliver innovative mental health services that support people to achieve the best possible mental health and psychosocial outcomes. Through reform programs and service improvements, we are strengthening and enhancing mental health care across the state.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers, now is the time to join us. We encourage overseas and international candidates with mental health qualifications and/or experience who meet the eligibility requirements for AHPRA registration to apply.
Tasmania offers an exceptional quality of life, with breathtaking coastlines, national parks, and award-winning food and wine all within easy reach. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a vibrant cultural scene, or a welcoming community with short commutes and fresh air, Tasmania is the perfect place to live and work.
Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health
The role offers diverse opportunities to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting consumers across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including inpatient and residential services, Hospital in the Home, community, forensic, and correctional health services. You will contribute to the delivery of care within Statewide Mental Health Services, including Adult, Older Persons, Child and Youth, Alcohol and Drug, and Forensic Mental Health Services.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Permanent full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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.
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check
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.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
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.
*Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Adrian Bol
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Workforce Planning and Development
Phone number: 0429172435
Email address: adrianus.bol@ths.tas.gov.au
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