The Team:
If you’re seeking a workplace that values compassionate practice, clinical excellence, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration, you’ll find your place within the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Our multidisciplinary team within the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital provides high‑quality, person‑centred and trauma‑informed care to adults experiencing acute mental health challenges. We work closely with consumers, their families and carers, and a range of internal and external partners to deliver safe, recovery‑oriented treatment and support during periods of acute need.
You’ll be joining a team that values open communication, shared learning, and genuine collaboration. We’re committed to improving mental health outcomes, strengthening community connections, and building a service where staff feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
If you want to make a meaningful difference while working with people who genuinely care — you’ll fit right in.
The Role:
As a Registered Nurse on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, you’ll be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence‑based, recovery‑focused care. Your days will be varied, meaningful, and grounded in strong therapeutic engagement.
You will:
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Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing monitoring of mental state and treatment response.
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Deliver person‑centred, trauma‑informed nursing care in collaboration with consumers, families, carers, and the MDT.
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Contribute to care planning, clinical documentation, risk assessment, and transfer‑of‑care processes.
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Participate in quality improvement, research, and the development of best‑practice clinical guidelines.
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Support a positive team culture through open communication, shared problem‑solving, and active participation in meetings and committees.
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Promote community awareness of mental health and collaborate with external agencies.
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Contribute to a learning environment through ongoing professional development, preceptorship, and education.
Whether you’re early in your mental health career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported by senior clinicians, strong governance, and a service committed to excellence.
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: $80,524 to $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
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.
- 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.
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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Current Driver’s Licence (only applicable where the occupant is required to provide services to community-based clients)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Possess or be working towards a specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate 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
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.
Tamera Cornish
Consultant-Workforce Planning & Development, SMHS
(03) 6166 0818
tammy.cornish@ths.tas.gov.au
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!
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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).
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.
