Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Inpatient Surgical (504271) Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM
Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7b
$126,411 to $132,325 per annum
Employment type: Full Time
Region: North
Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston
The Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Inpatient Surgical (Ward 5B):Provides leadership to the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education, and nursing research functions within the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B.Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material, and financial resources for service delivery within the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B.
The Role: The Nurse Unit Manager - Acute Inpatient Surgical (Ward 5B):
Provides leadership to the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH). Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education, and nursing research functions within the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B. Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material, and financial resources for service delivery within the Acute Inpatient Surgical Ward 5B. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team 5B is a fast-paced surgical unit supporting orthopaedic, ENT, plastics, gynaecology and general surgical patients. The team on 5B work with a strong multi-disciplinary focus to deliver high quality care to the community of Northern Tasmania. Tasmania offers an enviable lifestyle in one of the world's most beautiful natural environments. It is the smallest Australian state, with all the services and facilities of a big city in a relaxed and safe community setting. Short commutes to restaurants, beaches, and iconic at-home getaways within close proximity make for the perfect work life balance.
Launceston is Tasmania's second largest city, renowned for its food and wine culture and heritage architecture. It is a thriving centre for excellence and the gateway to the wonderful Tamar vineyards, bushwalking tracks and nearbymountain biking mecca of the northeast.Launceston hosts the beautiful Cataract Gorge complete with walking trails, rock climbing, the famous chairlift and swimming pool.
Permanent, full time, day workerposition working 76hours per fortnight,commencing from 29 July 2024
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies. Salary: $126,411 - $132,325per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Disciplinary action in previous employment check. How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
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