Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2
Employment type:Full Time
Region:South
Location:Wilfred Lopes Centre
Exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Department of Health!
The Role: The enrolled nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to achieve planned patient outcomes.
You will need: Sound knowledge of the principles of nursing care, procedures and practices.Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated assessment, problem solving and organisational skills.Ability to work collaboratively as member of a multidisciplinary team.Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to enrolled nursing practice.Ability to participate in quality improvement and research activities and support innovative improvements in the practice setting.The Team: The Wilfred Lopes Centre is a specialised mental health facility located in Risdon Vale, Hobart.
The Centre is located near Risdon Prison, however, is not a part of the Prison.We provide care and treatment for people with mental health issues who are involved with the criminal system.We manage behaviours associated with behavioural disturbance, such as verbal and physical aggression and self-harm and as such, all staff are provided training in de-escalation and physical restraint.Those in our care may be inmates of the Tasmanian Prison Service; are appearing in or remanded from the Magistrates or Supreme Courts; are found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Unfit to Plead and placed on a Forensic Order; or may be community clients who are presenting with risks to themselves or others and cannot be managed in the community or the inpatient mental health units.Our staff enjoy free on-site parking and are eligible for an additional 6.5% correctional allowance.Details of appointment: Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 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.
Salary: $68,913 to $75,902 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 (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023You'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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annumPost Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification typeBenefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines).
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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.
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For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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