Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (600559)

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Registered Nurse

- Community Mental Health (600559)

Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW

- MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 29 July, 2026 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Wednesday 29 July, 2026 11:55 PM AEST Award-Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4 Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: South Located in: Clarence & Eastern Districts Job description: Join the Clarence and Eastern Shore Continuing Care Team to provide ongoing mental health support to consumers in the catchment are The Team

The Clarence and Eastern Continuing Care Team provide ongoing mental health support to consumers in our catchment area. We work closely alongside other mental health teams and stakeholders with a specific focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. We are a close-knit, fun and welcoming team and strive to create a workplace where individual clinicians can thrive professionally with the support of the wider team.

The Role The Registered Nurse

- Community Mental Health:

Consistent with ongoing experience, strengthens health outcomes through the provision of protected 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 (NMBA) Registered Nurses standards for practice.





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 multidisciplinary 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.

Why Tasmania The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.

Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.

It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary $80,524 to $109,175 per annum. 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 $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

- 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 and accelerated pathways.
- 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.

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). 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 Current

Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements) Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Possess 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

- Community Mental Health.docx

- applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Sarah Westgate Team Lead 6166 5700 **************@ths.tas.gov.au

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