PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
 


 

Program Officer

This position has now been filled.

 

    ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
   

 

Mental Health Nurse
Generous remuneration plus salary packaging

General Practice North is a progressive Northern Tasmanian organisation working across a broad range of areas delivering quality programs to support general practice and primary care.

We are seeking to employ a mental health nurse to join our experienced team of mental health nurses and psychologists. Our Mental Health Nurse program is funded by the Commonwealth's Mental Health Nurse Initiative and provides a specialist mental health service within the community setting for patients with severe mental health disorders (upon referral) at no cost to the patient.

This diverse and challenging position will see you working closely in a small team of mental health nurses and collaborating with the Division's psychological service providers, GPs, psychiatrists and other mental health care workers in the management of referred patients.

The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse with specialist qualifications in mental health and experience in community mental health nursing. Duties will include comprehensive psychological assessment risk assessment, case management and crisis assessment. An understanding of general practice is advantageous.

A competitive salary and generous salary packaging is available. Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Position will commence as soon as possible. Part-time employment will be considered.

If you have these skills and would like to work in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment with great people, we would love to hear from you.

Click here for position description and selection criteria. For further information about this position, please contact Kathy Le Fevre at General Practice North by phone on (03) 6331 9296, E-mail klefevre@gpnorth.com.au

Applications addressing selection criteria, CV and current referees to be sent by Friday, 28 November 2008 to General Practice North, Mental Health Nurse, PO Box 2086, Launceston 7250.