The Team
The multidisciplinary team at the Wilfred Lopes Centre work collaboratively to provide specialised care within the states only Secure Mental Health Unit. Therapeutic care is provided by balancing risk and safety with a least restrictive approach. The small yet supportive team provide an ideal work environment to learn how to work safely within a forensic setting.
The Role
- In collaboration with patients, carers/significant others and members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- As a member of the health care team, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies towards meeting anticipated patient outcomes.
- As required, participate in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures relating to nursing based best practice
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 area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge and understanding of the psycho-social and health needs of individuals and their application to nursing practice in a forensic setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients.
- A sound knowledge of psychotropic drugs, actions and side effects. Relevant experience in a mental health area and/or experience in a forensic health setting and/or a secure, acute mental health facility. Knowledge of relevant legislation.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until February 2027.
*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
$80,524 - $109,175 per annum pro rata. Our 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 $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:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Possess, or be working towards, a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification, or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
Position Features:
- This position is located in a forensic setting at the Secure Mental Health Unit The occupant will have regular daily contact with patients in an environment that requires all staff to be alert to any matter concerning the security and safety of patients, staff and the Wilfred Lopes Centre The occupant will also be required to comply with all security practices and procedures of the Wilfred Lopes Centre including biometric identification
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.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Darren West
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 6166 0502
Email address: darren.west@ths.tas.gov.au
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