Registered Nurse (501032)


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

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

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

Salary:

$75,902 to $102,908 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Grd Floor, Carruthers Building

Job description:

The Department of Health are seeking motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join their Alcohol and Drug Service team.

The role:

  • Delivers a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.
  • Provides comprehensive clinical assessments,  utilising evidence-based best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
  • Provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for people and their families/carers with multiple and complex needs, including co-morbid alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.
  • Acts as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs and promotes community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.

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

Alcohol and Drug Service South – Inpatient Withdrawal Unit

  • Inclusive and supportive team working within the inpatient setting.
  • Excellent scope for clinical development, working with a diverse range of clients.
  • Many professional development and supervision opportunities.

Details of Appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

  1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

    *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  1. Completed or working towards post graduate qualifications in AOD

  2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
  1. crimes of violence
  2. sex related offences
  3. serious drug offences
  4. crimes involving dishonesty
  5. serious traffic offences (only applicable if a current driver’s licence is an Essential Requirement)
  1. Identification check
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Nancy Westcott

Position: Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Services South
Phone:  03 6166 0759
E-mail: nancy.westcott@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.