Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Rural Health Tasmania are a proud Business Tasmania 2025 Employer of choice, we have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with relevant post-graduate Mental Health Qualification or ability to achieve this with Rural Health Tasmania support. The role is part time in a community setting, with no weekend or shift work. Supporting clients with severe and complex mental health on the North West Coast of Tasmania.

Some of the key tasks and responsibilities;

1. Provide clinical assessment and triage with new clients using best-practice clinical assessment tools;

2. Engage and liaise with local GP practices, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychosocial and allied health services, as well as internal Rural Health Tasmania programs in line with the ‘Stepped Model of Care.’

3. Establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients and work within a team environment;

4. Liaising closely with family and carers as appropriate;

5. Input of data using the data systems provided by the organisation;

Please address the below qualifications and experience, and minimum of 5 skills requirements in your Cover Letter application and include your CV/Resume;

Qualifications and Experience

Must be a Registered Nurse with post-graduate qualification in Mental Health or the ability to undertake further studies to obtain relevant Mental Health qualification

Must have 2-3 years’ nursing experience in clinical or community settings; Care coordination and/or case management experience

Must be registered with APHRA

Must have a current WWVP registration Employment status

Must hold a current, unsuspended Drivers Licence

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

1.Demonstrated experience in working within a mental health setting and the ability to contribute to evidence-based practice in mental health; uses reflective practice to enhance work practice; identifies opportunities for improvement and works with management to implement improvements.

2. Proven knowledge, experience and understanding of Severe and Complex Mental Illnesses as outlined in the DSM5.

3. Sound knowledge of care coordination, referral pathways and Team Based Care principles, including care plan writing

4. Demonstrated knowledge of collaboration with allied health services, as well as Government and Non Government organisations

5. Write and articulate comprehensive and factual case notes as well as understand and use current assessment tools for the benefit of the clients

6. High level of written and oral skills, including the demonstrated ability to write and present clearly and concisely for specific targeted groups and prepare reports, papers and correspondence.

7. Sound understanding of the Social Determinants of Health

8. Evidence of essential communication, education, case management and communication skills, proficiency in communication technologies (computer: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; email, mobile phone, etc.) and experience with health IT systems and reports

We look forward to hearing from you.

For further information on the role and to download a full Position Description visit our website

http://www.ruralhealthtas.com.au/employment-opportunities/

Positions close COB 23rd October