Registered Nurse (505050) - Roy Fagan CentreDepartment of Health Tasmania – Grampians VIC
1 day ago, from Australian College of Nursing
Are you a Registered Nurse searching to be a part of impactful change? We are seeking a permanent Registered Nurse to join us at the Roy Fagan Centre, Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a specialised facility, located a short drive from the centre of Hobart.
Older Persons Mental Health involves a unique combination of physical and mental health care. You will have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills from wound and diabetes care, optimising mental wellbeing, helping people to feel safe, calm and oriented, through to end of life care.
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.
Duties: With a focus on engagement, work in collaboration with the consumers, their family, or carers, to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care that is evidence based, person centred, and trauma informed.Function as an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide care to all consumers of the service, which includes biopsychosocial assessments, active, therapeutic engagement, monitoring and review of mental state and response to treatments, and updates to the care plan in consultation with the individual consumer, their carers and the MDT.Complete all required clinical documentation, including assessments, risk assessment, transfer of care, relevant clinical correspondence, and clinical data collection, within specified timeframes, predominantly via electronic consumer records systems.Under general direction, actively participate in research and quality improvement activities that are expected to advance the practice of nursing, including the use of the National Standards for Mental Health Services.Contribute to a strong team approach through open communication by participating in team meetings and committees that enhance the function of the Unit, consumer care and teamwork.Act as a Mental Health Officer/Approved Nurse when required and adhere to all relevant legislation.The Roy Fagan Centre offers: A safe and respectful work environment that recognises individual employee need.A collaborative team approach to care (employing the My Home Life Program to support culture and team morale).Salary packaging.Free Parking.Details of Appointment 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 and part time vacancies.Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available.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.Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.Minimum Requirements: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Desirable Criteria: Possess or be working towards a specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.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.For more information, please contact: Stuart BeardActing Assistant Director of Nursing0499 874 *********
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