The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that 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.As part of Hospitals North, our service uses 'Compassion', 'Accountability', 'Respect' and 'Excellence' (CARE) values to underpin how we work together, provide care and support patients, staff, and community every day.The Role:Lead and manage a range of inpatient/residential/community-based services provided from the relevant rural health facility including the management of resources; and undertake a leadership role in ensuring that clinical and support services/infrastructure meet quality and safety standards and are in accordance with Agency performance objectives and community expectations.Facilitate the development and maintenance of strong communication links within the Agency and with other government and non-government agencies, community health service providers, and other key groups and consumers regarding health service priorities.Opportunity awaits you at St Marys Community Health Centre. As Director of Nursing, you:Will be part of the innovative Primary Health North leadership team catering for health care needs of Tasmanians in community and rural and remote settings.Get to work with an experienced and supportive local team of keen professionals providing holistic care at St Marys Community Health Centre.Have the opportunity to positively influence care across the entire primary health remit – clinics, subacute inpatient, emergency and residential care.The added bonus - St Marys is close to the beautiful East Coast beaches and Douglas-Apsley National Park.Why Tasmania:Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.Details of appointment:Permanent full-time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.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:$134,445 per annum. 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 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013.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.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 the relocation allowance already available.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.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.Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.How to Apply: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.Amanda SmithNursing Director - Primary Health NorthPhone: (03) 6777 4500Email: ****** it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, 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 Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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