Department of Health Tasmania – Devonport TAS
Role Overview:
* Consistent with ongoing experience strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals and community sector organisations within the defined community practice area.
* As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services, provides a specialist mental health service within the community setting for a designated client group, utilising evidence-based practices and recovery principles.
The Team:
The Devonport Adult Community Mental Health Service (DACMHS NW) is a case management service that provides expert mental health care including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. 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: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Services) Agreement 2023.
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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
* Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
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), 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.
Minimum Requirements:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
* Current Driver’s Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment check.
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.
For More Information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Adult Community at (03) 6477 7*** or **************@ths.tas.gov.au.
Working at the Department of Health:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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