Department of Health Tasmania – Launceston TAS
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.
The Role:
The Registered Nurse:
Fosters a culture of learning by acting as a positive role model and leadership for all staff in areas of professional development.
Facilitates evidence-based, patient-centred education for staff.
Supports staff with compliance of National Standard Mandatory Training requirements.
Undertakes audits and evaluation of results and complies Action Plans.
Identifies risks, reporting, and is actively involved in risk mitigation strategies and the Safety Reporting Learning System.
The Team:
Ward 5D is a 32-bed General Medicine Ward specialising in Haematology and Oncology Care and the delivery of inpatient cancer therapies for the North and North-West of Tasmania.
In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), undertakes Nursing assessments, contributes to planning, and coordinates the delivery of services for admitted patients to Ward 5D.
Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research, and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date.
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: $75,902 to $102,908 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
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 relocation allowance already available.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Benefit 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.
How to apply:
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.
Phone number: (03) 6777 6*** Email address: ****** What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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Listening 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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