Registered Nurse (515400L9)

The Role:

• In collaboration with patients, carers/significant others and members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
  
• As a member of the health care team, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies towards meeting anticipated patient outcomes.
  
• As required, participate in the development and revision of organisational documentation and policies and procedures relating to nursing based best practice
  
• Under general direction actively participate in research and quality improvement activities that are expected to advance the practice of nursing including the use of the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
  
• Contribute to the communication process by participating in team meetings and committees that enhance the function of the Wilfred Lopes Centre, patient care and teamwork.

You will need:

1. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the psycho-social and health needs of individuals and their application to nursing practice in a forensic setting, including an understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients. A sound knowledge of psychotropic drugs, actions and side effects.
3. Relevant experience in a mental health area and/or experience in a forensic health setting and/or a secure, acute mental health facility. Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

• The Wilfred Lopes Centre is a specialised mental health facility located in Risdon Vale, Hobart. The Centre is located near Risdon Prison, however, is not a part of the Prison
• We provide care and treatment for people with mental health issues who are involved with the criminal system.
• We manage behaviours associated with behavioural disturbance, such as verbal and physical aggression and self-harm and as such, all staff are provided training in de-escalation and physical restraint.
• Those in our care may be inmates of the Tasmanian Prison Service; are appearing in or remanded from the Magistrates or Supreme Courts; are found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Unfit to Plead and placed on a Forensic Order; or may be community clients who are presenting with risks to themselves or others and cannot be managed in the community or the inpatient mental health units.
• Our staff enjoy free on-site parking and are eligible for an additional 6.5% correctional allowance.
• Successful applicants may be eligible for Forensic Mental Health Scholarships

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent, full time or part time, shift worker (fully rotational) 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: $75,902 to $102,908 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Allowances: 

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
• Professional deve