Careers in Nursing

Mental Health Nurses in Tasmania are committed to making a difference.

As a Mental Health Nurse in Tasmania you will have the opportunity to:

• contribute to positive consumer outcomes
• work in partnership with consumers, carers and non-government organisations
• be part of a committed multidisciplinary team that provides support

There is interesting and rewarding work available for Mental Health Nurses in a variety of mental health settings including:

• team roles working on intake and crisis response, assertive case management and recovery programs
• individual and group work with children, adolescents, adults and older persons as well as inpatient and extended care services
• providing functional mental health assessment, evaluation and intervention to consumers
• providing specialist consultation to other mental health providers

There are many exciting career options in Tasmania for progressive and committed staff.

• Mental Health Services offers nurses great opportunities to expand their skills and pursue career pathways within the service, by providing professional support and assistance
• There are study leave opportunities and scholarships available to gain additional qualifications
• Career opportunities also exist for nurses to move into advanced clinician, team leader, education and project manager positions

Mental Health Nurses in Tasmania work within a well supported and progressive environment.

Our nurses are supported within a robust career structure by qualified and experienced staff at all levels. Nurses are actively engaged in peer support groups, regular performance and clinical supervision and discipline-specific mentoring and support (designed for newly qualified nurses, those new to mental health, or those returning to the profession).

SO IF YOU ARE…

• excited by innovation and change
• enjoy working within a supportive multidisciplinary team
• committed to developing and maintaining effective partnerships with consumers, carers and other service providers,
• interested in the delivery of assertive, recovery focused care for persons with a mental illness

….THEN COME WORK WITH US!

To see if there are any current vacancies visit www.jobs.tas.gov.au

To find out about upcoming vacancies or for more information on positions within Mental Health Services in Tasmania contact:

Or the appropriate regional area management unit: