Registered Nurse – The Roy Fagan Centre (505050L18)

Working at the Roy Fagan Centre – A Career with Purpose

The Nursing Role

Nurses at the Roy Fagan Centre are at the heart of our care model, supporting older persons with complex mental health needs, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and other age-related conditions. Our nursing team works within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver compassionate, person-centred care that prioritises dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing.

Registered Nurses (Grade 3–4):

• Provide holistic care aligned with national mental health standards and trauma-informed principles
• Support patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort
• Engage in therapeutic communication, biopsychosocial assessments, and collaborative care planning
• Participate in clinical education, quality improvement, and leadership activities
• Are supported to progress to Grade 4 through formal capability assessment, recognising advanced practice and leadership

Our nursing workforce operates on a 12-hour shift pattern, with full-time staff typically working two days on, two days off. This model promotes continuity of care, team cohesion, and work-life balance.

At RFC, we are committed to career progression and succession planning. Nurses are supported through structured supervision, mentoring, and access to professional development opportunities tailored to their interests and goals. We actively encourage leadership development and provide clear pathways for advancement within the Tasmanian Health Service.

Through initiatives like the My Home Life program, we foster a culture of kindness, positive communication, and relational care—ensuring that both staff and consumers feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Who We Are

The Roy Fagan Centre (RFC) is Tasmania’s statewide specialised inpatient mental health facility for older persons, and part of Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS). We provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental ill health, neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works across four purpose-built units, each designed to support dignity, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

What We Do

We deliver:

• Acute psychiatric care
• Dementia and neuropsychiatric treatment
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Rehabilitation and recovery-focused programs
• Support for families, carers, and community transitions

Our patients are older Tasmanians age 65+, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+, who require specialised mental health support. We also support individuals with young-onset neurodegenerative conditions.

Our Values and Culture

At RFC, live by the One Health CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We also embrace:

• Flexibility and inclusivity
• Transparency and teamwork
• Holistic and trauma-informed care
• Collaboration with families, carers, and community partners

We foster a welcoming, non-clinical environment where music, nature, and creativity are part of everyday life. Staff are encouraged to personalise spaces, build meaningful relationships, and support consumers with empathy and respect.

To further enrich our culture, we actively implement the My Home Life program—an evidence-based approach that promotes quality of life for people living and working in care settings. Through this program, we focus on:

• Enhancing positive communication between staff, consumers, and families
• Strengthening relational care and emotional connection
• Encouraging shared decision-making and reflective practice
• Creating a culture of kindness, dignity, and mutual respect

My Home Life helps us ensure that every interaction is meaningful, every voice is heard, and every person—staff or consumer—feels valued and supported.

Why Work With Us?

As a manager and team, we offer:

• A deeply supportive and inclusive workplace
• Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development
• Opportunities to specialise in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and aged mental health
• Access to professional development opportunities tailored to your role and interests, including training in dementia care, trauma-informed practice, and mental health support.