Please note this position is also being advertised as a Allied Health Professional (515897) position and only one position will be filled on merit. Please note this position is eligible for a Multi Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team:
The Older Persons Mental Health team is a community-based service based in Burnie, Tasmania . The service is a multidisciplinary team that provide community based and outreach mental health services to those requiring mental health support. We work collaboratively with the person, their family as well as informal and formal supports within their lives to ensure the person is living the best life they can.
Broaden your professional experience, with our CARE values driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people where you can improve the lives of older people.
OPMHS is currently under reform, and while we know change can be challenging, this is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution and feel the reward of working in a centre that continues to grow and nurture mental health supports for vulnerable members of our community. What is more important than that?
The Role:
The Community Mental Health Nurse:
- 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.
You will need
Nursing Care
- In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluates patient/client care.
- Acts as a Mental Health Officer when required.
- Involve patients/clients and their families/significant others in the planning and implementation of care.
Team Work
- Interact effectively with patients’/clients’ families and other health team members to facilitate the provision of optimum patient/client care.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
- Actively contribute to the communication process, including attending and participating in team meetings.
Excellence in Practice
- Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence-based practice.
- Contribute to the review and development of innovative procedures, policies and best practice related to patient/client care.
- Participate in the development and revision of documentation relating to nursing based best practice in the defined practice area.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
Multiple Permanent full time and part time, day worker positions available, working up to 32 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.
Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). 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:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
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.
Name: Kirsten Barton
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: 0409250777
Email address: kirsten.barton@ths.tas.gov.au
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