The Team:
* The Acute Care Team (ACT) is specifically designed to provide triage, assessment, and short-term care and treatment in the community for a period of up to 6 weeks.
* The ACT primarily focuses on the acute care needs of individuals newly referred to the service.
* The ACT is operational seven days a week between 08:30 to 22:00
The Role:
The Registered Nurse - Mental Health Acute Care Stream, will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering person centred, recovery orientated and trauma informed care, in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need:
* Current knowledge and experience in, and the ability to apply nursing principles and procedures in, the delivery of consumer care in acute adult mental health in line with legal requirements and relevant competency standards for the Registered Nurse, including understanding of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act 2013.
* Knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial and health needs of consumers and their application to nursing practice in the acute adult mental health setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with consumers.
* Sound knowledge and understanding of psychotropic drugs, actions, and side effects.
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, full time, shift worker position (fully rotational), working 76 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible for approximately four (4) 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.
Location:Hobart, Tasmania
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 withNurses 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
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Possess, or be working towards, a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to 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:
* Generic Registered Nurse - Acute Care Team G3-4 (July 2023)
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
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.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Belinda Freach
Manager - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services
Applications Close:Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 11:55pm
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