The Team:

The Spencer Clinic is a dynamic, contemporary, evidence based mental health team. The unit includes 2 psychiatrists, 2 Senior medical officers, an RMO, a social worker, a psychologist and a great team of nurses and support people.

• There is a focus on ongoing professional development
• You will be privileged to walk alongside our consumers, their friends and families in their recovery journey.
• The next two years will see the opening of a new mental health unit at Burnie Hospital.

You Will Need:

• Compassion and empathy.
• Be an effective communicator able to establish therapeutic relationships with consumers and their friends and families.
• Be self-aware and use reflective practice.
• Be interested in people from all walks of life and have a non-judgemental attitude.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills including active listening.
• Have the ability to remain calm and use de-escalation skills.
• knowledge of the principles of nursing care and their application to a mental health/psychiatric nursing setting and the ability to develop clinical skills relevant to the designated area.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements, relevant policies, and the procedures of the practice setting.
• An understanding of the role of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) competencies, the Nursing Act and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in the regulation of nursing practice.

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 (fully rotational) position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible to 20 July 2027.

Fixed term, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 19 August 2025 until August 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.

Location: North West, Tasmania

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 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 $99,455- $105,995 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:

• Professional development.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

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:

• 2024 Generic Post Graduate Nurse Rotation Mental Health G3-4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Angela Gordon
Nurse Unit Manager
0458 284 996
[email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 11:55pm

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