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Form of work
Salary- Lead and manage the coordination of patient care within the Northside Mental Health Clinic in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
- Provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promote an environment conducive to innovation and change.
- Manage the financial, physical and human resources of the Northside Mental Health Clinic to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.
- Monitor, manage and report on Northside performance and activity levels.
This position is located in beautiful Launceston - or “Launnie” to the locals. Launceston is located in Northen Tasmania, known for its sweeping valley's and vast farmland. The city offers a vibrant yet laid-back culture with a plethora of options to explore Tasmanian's finest produce; farmers markets, urban bars, cafes, wineries, and distillers to name a few. Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities, some must-dos include; Cataract Gorge, City Park, the Sports Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. All located within the city centre.
The Ward Northside offers consumers 20 inpatient beds, including a high-dependency unit. Northside is located within the Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania's second largest.
The Northside team are welcoming and compassionate, partnering with our consumers to provide excellent contemporary acute mental health care.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 15 April 2024.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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: * Relevant postgraduate qualifications
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Andrew Cameron
Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services (N/NW)
0461 459 401
andrew.cameron1@ths.tas.gov.au
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