The Team:
Spencer Mental Health Clinic is an acute inpatient mental health service located in the North-West Regional Hospital at Burnie. We provide acute inpatient treatment for individuals who require 24-hour specialist mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. Our team includes medical officers, nursing staff, allied health, health care assistants, lived experience workers and administration staff.
Spencer Clinic has 19 acute inpatient beds, including a 3 bed High Care Unit.
The hospital is located on the picturesque North-West Tasmanian coastline and is a 5 minute commute from the Burnie CBD.
Burnie is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most beautiful natural places and you are never far away from spectacular coastline vistas and World Heritage Wilderness. Tasmania offers an affordable lifestyle with fantastic modern and historic accommodation and properties in idyllic locations. You are close to everything and the drive home from work is guaranteed to be brief contributing to an improved work life balance.
You will need:
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures, and evidence-based practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a relevant clinical setting and in line with legal requirements, the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and other relevant professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to use clinical coaching principles to support professional and clinical development of novice nurses.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to support the nursing management team, and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Multiple Permanent, full time or part time shift 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: $102,439 - $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.
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 benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting.
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Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area.
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Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN).
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:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*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.
Caroline Bowkett
Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services (N/NW)
caroline.bowkett@ths.tas.gov.au
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