Overview
The Team: The Burnie Adult Community Mental Health Service (BACMHS 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.
The Role: The Community Mental Health Nurse:
- 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.
You will need
- Current knowledge of and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal and ethical requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in mental health nursing including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
- Demonstrated written oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, communicate effectively with other sectors of mental health services and primary health care providers.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to nine (9) months. Hours are negotiable 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 vacancies.
Salary and benefits
- Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
- Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type (optional, dependent on eligibility).
- Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging for a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other eligible benefits.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Career development Support.
- Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a low weekly fee per person/family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
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.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Documents and how to apply
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
- Statement of Duties: Community Mental Health Nurse (MHS NW) G3-4.docx
- Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
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.
- Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact for more information
For more information, contact the Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) – Adult Community: Kirsten Barton,,
About working here
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values in the Department of Health. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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📌 Community Mental Health Nurse (502831
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 City of Devonport