About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The multidisciplinary team at the Wilfred Lopes Centre work collaboratively to provide specialised care within the states only Secure Mental Health Unit. Therapeutic care is provided by balancing risk and safety with a least restrictive approach. The small yet supportive team provide an ideal work environment to learn how to work safely within a forensic setting.

The Role

- In collaboration with patients, carers/significant others and members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- As a member of the health care team, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies towards meeting anticipated patient outcomes.
- As required, participate in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures relating to nursing based best practice

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 area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge and understanding of the psycho-social and health needs of individuals and their application to nursing practice in a forensic setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients.
- A sound knowledge of psychotropic drugs, actions and side effects. Relevant experience in a mental health area and/or experience in a forensic health setting and/or a secure, acute mental health facility. Knowledge of relevant legislation.

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, part time, shift worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight,



commencing as soon as possible until February 2027.

*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.

$80,524 - $109,175 per annum pro rata. 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

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

Advantages 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Possess, or be working towards, a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification, or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom

Position Features:

- This position is located in a forensic setting at the Secure Mental He

📌 Registered Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Australia