Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - CCCS&I
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 08 January, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Assistant in Nursing, Grade 1
Employment type:Full Time, Part Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions
Region:South
Location:Exciting opportunity for an Assistant in Nursing to join the Department of Health!
The Team: The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatry. It is also the state's tertiary trauma centre.
The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for over 75,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.
The RHH Emergency Department has a co-located Emergency Medical Unit (EMU), which is a short stay ward for patients requiring a brief hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours). The EMU has 24 short-stay beds operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a high turnover ward environment and a variety of clinical presentations.
The Role: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Emergency Department Assistant in Nursing will:
Deliver nursing care as delegated by the RN, under the supervision of an RN or EN, according to the nursing care plan and within the scope of the AIN Workplace Guidelines:
Work with the RN and/or EN in establishing priorities for patient/client care delivery.Other duties as per the Statement of Duties.You will need: Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, and numeracy skills.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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: $64,985 to $71,008 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.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); orCurrently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first year clinical practice placement; orA current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement.Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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