Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Primary Health North West
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 09 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7b
$130,203 to $136,295 per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North West
Location:Queenstown
Supports the efficient and effective provision of care, based on Primary Health Care standards and best practice principles, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing functions.
The Role:The West Coast District Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join their team.
The Nurse Unit Manager:
Provides leadership, oversight and management of the activities within the West Coast District Hospital (WCDH), including emergency first response, inpatient, and Residential Aged Care and the Rosebery Community Health Centre, as well as home care services, the adult day centre, and community nursing.Supports the efficient and effective provision of care, based on Primary Health Care standards and best practice principles, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing functions within WCDH and RCHC.Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient, resident and client care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material and financial resources for service delivery within the WCDH and RCHC.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $130,203 - $136,295 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification typeRemote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%Minimum Requirements:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered NurseCurrent Registration to Work with Vulnerable People*As required by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Amanda Coulson
Director of Nursing - Health West
Phone: (03)6495 1550
Email: ******
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Application Process: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. #J-18808-Ljbffr