Registered Nurse (502795)

Job Description:

If you would like to work in a mental health environment where:

• prevention is everybody's business
• we are building regional and other partnerships for health
• we are building a sustainable health workforce
  
  Then Spencer Clinic wants you!.

The Area:

Spencer Clinic Inpatient Unit is sited within the THS North West, Burnie Campus. We are a 19 Bed Acute Mental Health Unit which includes 3 High Care beds.

Burnie is in located the North West region of Tasmania and the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most beautiful natural places and you are never far away from spectacular coastline or towering wilderness. Tasmania offers an affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. You are close to everything and the drive home from work is over in a few minutes, so you have a better work life balance – traffic jam is not a common term in Tasmania. Find out more about our beautiful state here: Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

You will be privileged to walk alongside our consumers, their friends and families in their recovery journey. Nurses working in mental health describe a real sense of ‘making a difference’ in their day to day work. No two days are the same in mental health. Some days may be structured with planned appointments or 1:1 time, others may involve responding to an emergency and thinking on your feet. We’ll make sure you’re fully inducted and welcomed into our team.

Benefits of working with Department of Health/Mental Heath

• Work as part of a well-supported team that cares for all patient complexities
• Ability to quickly escape to a rural or beachside setting
• Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in Mental health nursing.

The Role

The Registered Nurse:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

Nursing Care

• In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluates patient/client care.
• Practice in accordance with the NMBA codes and guidelines for registered nurses and midwives.
• Involve patients/clients and their families/significant others in the planning and implementation of care.
• Contribute to the maintenance and promotion of a safe work environment.
• Understand and adhere to relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and objective documentation.

Teamwork

• Interact effectively with patients’/clients’ families and other health team members to facilitate the provision of optimum patient/client care.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
• Actively contribute to the communication process, including attending and participating in team meetings.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 72 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

*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 part time vacancies.

Location:
Spencer Clinic Inpatient Unit

Mental Health Services – North West

Salary:

$69,835 – 96,428 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service Agreement) 2019

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
  
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $750 per annum

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $90,293 - $96,428 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (June 2022) HR22 (2).pdf
• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (June 2022) HR22 (1).docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information:

Angela Gordon
Nurse Unit Manager
0458 284 996
[email protected]

Important Information:

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