Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Short Stay Unit/Mistral Place (525127)

The role:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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• Leads and manages the coordination of patient care within the units in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework. <\/li>\n
• Provides leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change, within designated units and in collaboration with Mental Health Inpatient Unit.<\/li>\n
• Manages the financial, physical and human resources of the units to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.<\/li>\n
• Monitors, manages and reports on the performance and activity levels for each unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application<\/span><\/p>\n

  Inpatient Mental Health facility, for consumers aged 18 to 64. We cater for consumers with primary mental health diagnoses such as depression, Bi-Polar Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder. In line with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard 2: Partnering with consumers, we actively encourage involvement from our consumers, families, friends and other supports networks. Our unit aim is to promote patient independence and reintegration back into their home and community.<\/p>\n

  Details of Appointment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

  Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 <\/span>hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

  *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 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 and part time vacancies.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Salary:<\/strong> $126,411 to $132,325 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Eligibility:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Relevant psychiatric nursing experience and\/or is credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Relevant postgraduate qualification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre\u2011employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Conviction checks in the following areas:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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               1. crimes of violence<\/span><\/li>\n
               2. sex related offences<\/span><\/li>\n
               3. serious drug offences<\/span><\/li>\n
               4. crimes involving dishonesty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Identification check<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                     Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. <\/span><\/p>\n

                     You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

                     Please note:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                     • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
                     • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.<\/span><\/li>\n
                     • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                       Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                       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.<\/span><\/p>\n

                       Statement<\/strong> of <\/strong>Duties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                       • (image) 525127 Nurse Unit Manager - MHSSU-Mistral Place G7b (Mar 2024) CSU.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
                       • (image) 525127 Nurse Unit Manager - MHSSU-Mistral Place G7b (Mar 2024) CSU.docx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                         Applicant Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                         • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                         • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                           For more information <\/strong>(Contact Officer)<\/span><\/p>\n

                           Angela Hay<\/p>\n

                           ADON
                           Education and Practice Development
                           angela.hay@ths.tas.gov.au<\/a>
                           mobile: 0474 583 234<\/p>\n

                           Important information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                           The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

                           To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au<\/a> and look for \u201cExisting applicant login\u201d where you can update your details.<\/span><\/p>\n

                           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.<\/em><\/span><\/p>"