Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health (North) (531286)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North

Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) in Launceston as a Registered Nurse, providing specialist community-based mental health care to older people. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person-centred care, undertake assessments, support recovery and wellbeing, and collaborate with families, carers and community supports to achieve positive outcomes.

The Team

Join theOlder Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through in the community. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to assist older people to support their health, wellbeing, and recovery and live a life that is meaningful to them.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by ourCARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

The Role





As a Registered Nurse working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to older persons in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, relevant agency policies, legislative requirements, and professional nursing standards and competencies. The role focuses on promoting mental health and wellbeing, supporting recovery, maintaining dignity and independence, and providing protected, compassionate, and evidence-based care tailored to the individual needs of older persons. OPMHS work together with community supports to assist in the management of Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

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 families and carers and 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 76 hours per fortnight, from 31st of December 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the suc

📌 Registered Nurse (Launceston)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston