Registered Nurse - Mental Health (MHSSU) (523443L1)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Friday 22 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
Employment type:Full Time, Part Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions
Region:South
Location:Psychiatry RHH
Exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Health!
The Role: Accountable to and works under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager/Team Leader and/or Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Nurse Specialist.Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.Where applicable, exercise delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, and administrative authorities.Comply with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training, and assessment.You will need: Current knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care.Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills.Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and the application of evidence-based practice.Ability to undertake patient/client education and participate in ongoing professional development.The Team: Join a unique and diverse nurse-led team. The Mother Baby Unit (MBU) delivers multidisciplinary inpatient care for consumers with perinatal mental illness.
Details of appointment: Multiple fixed term, part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately two (2) years.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary: $75,902 to $102,908 per annum (Pro rata). Includes 11.5% superannuation contribution.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses and meal entertainment.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata).Fitness Passport – access to fitness facilities across Tasmania.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Current Driver's Licence.Working with Children Registration (where applicable).For more information: Contact Gracie PattenNUM Mother Baby Unit What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values of the Department of Health. We encourage applicants from diverse communities.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified. #J-18808-Ljbffr