Position details

Tasmanian Government • Meriden, CT

5h

About The Position

This is a register for casual and short-term fixed-term vacancies for Enrolled Nurses within the Statewide Mental Health Service. The service welcomes applications from Enrolled Nurses with experience or training in mental health, as well as those seeking a pathway into mental health or to broaden their current skills. Opportunities exist to work within a multi-disciplinary team with consumers across the lifespan in various settings including inpatient, respite, rehabilitation, and forensic.

The Statewide Mental Health Service is growing and expanding its services, including the opening of integrated care hubs and new 24-hour community-based beds. This register is open until June 30, 2028, and inclusion does not guarantee employment.

Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines.
• Core nursing skills.
• Compassionate and empathic towards people in distress.
• Interest in people from all walks of life and a non-judgemental attitude.
• Great interpersonal skills including active listening.
• Ability to remain calm and use de-escalation skills.
• Sound general nursing skills.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks including conviction check, identification check, and disciplinary action in previous employment check.
• Potential requirement for a current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in mental health.
• Looking for a pathway into mental health.
• Looking to broaden current skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and providing appropriate and timely care.
• Observation of consumers.
• Collaborating with the Registered Nurse, the consumer, and the team.
• Ensuring confidentiality, dignity, and respect.
• Promoting consumers’ independence and engagement in meaningful activity.
• Addressing physical health disparities through improved monitoring and intervention.
• Responding to emergencies and thinking on your feet.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work part-time or occasional shifts.
• Improving access to core mental health nursing skills training.
• Support to identify suitable service areas, track progress, and explore developmental opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree