Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Continuing Care *******)
Australia, Tas
Medicine Full Time - Continuing
About Tasmania Government
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..
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Please note this position is also being advertised as a Team Leader - Continuing Care Service *******d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team
The Glenorchy Continuing Care Team provides mental health care co-ordination and extended hours support (including crisis support) to people who live with severe and enduring mental illness.
The team consists of psychiatrists, registered nurses, an enrolled nurse, allied health and peer workers as well as administrative staff.
This incumbent of this role provides leadership, clinical governance and oversight of the Glenorchy Continuing Care Team.
The successful appointee will also take part in quality and safety improvement activities designed to improve service delivery to consumers.
They will also participate in an on-call roster (approximately one week in four).
You will need
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence based mental health service provision and extensive postgraduate clinical service delivery experience in the context of a multidisciplinary community mental health team.
Significant management experience in a community mental health setting and the capacity to provide leadership and vision to instil the principles and goals of the Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and key documents specific to the Continuing Care Stream.
An understanding of, and capacity to implement change management processes and strategies to assist in the transition to and the ongoing operation of the model of care specified in the Operational Service model and associated reform documents.
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, working 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible start.
*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.
$126,036 to $132,932 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 ****.
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
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 perks if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates




Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** 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 ****).
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:
*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.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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 ****).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Continuing Care (525620)
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