Department of Health Tasmania – Launceston TAS Statewide Mental Health Services – The Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program has a range of positions across Mental Health Services. Statewide Mental Health Services Transition to Practice positions provide inexperienced nurses with a structured orientation period and ongoing professional development in a welcoming and supportive environment. Statewide Mental Health Services have dedicated Transition to Practice Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Coaches to help guide you through your journey in transition specific to your learning needs. Reporting to the Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the health outcomes of your allocated patients through excellence in practice, fostering a learning culture, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Who are we looking for? We are seeking motivated Enrolled Nurses with an interest in working in the Mental Health field with less than six months experience who are passionate about delivering best practice patient-centred nursing care as a member of a dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Role: The Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, clinically appropriate nursing care in collaboration with patients/clients, their families, and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes, at all times working under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse. In the role of Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice, you will: Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) standards for practice and a Transition to Practice framework to embed clinical and professional competencies in a supported and development-focused context of clinical practice. Be accountable for clinical knowledge, further education, and working within the scope of practice determined by your experience and skills. Deliver quality and compassionate person-centred care that ensures the wellbeing, safety, values, and clinical care needs of the patient/client are met. Details of Appointment: Multiple vacancies within the Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program February and April intakes. Permanent, full-time, part-time, shift work (fully rotational) positions, working 64-76 hours per fortnight. Permanent, part-time, day work positions, working 64 hours per fortnight. Base Salary: $68,913 to $75,902 pro-rata per annum + 11.5% superannuation. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse. Current Driver's Licence (Community Nurse positions only). Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements). Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements). Desirable criteria: Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as an enrolled nurse. Less than two years since completion of Enrolled Nurse qualifications for registration. The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex-related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty serious traffic offences (Community Nurse positions only) Disciplinary action in previous employment check. How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete the following: A 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A basic one (1) page resume which includes employment history, any volunteer and/or community involvement, and a photo of yourself (included for identification purposes). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application. You will be required to nominate two referees, please make sure you have contacted your referees and provide their correct contact details before applying. Please note: all attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. For More Information (Contact Officer) Tonia Blackwood or Kaz KnightsClinical Nurse Educator – Transition to PracticeEmail: ****** The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values, and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr