Why Tasmania? It's different here.
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
The Role We are seeking applications from motivated Registered Nurses with an interest and or experience in acute care, along with the skills required for surgical and orthopaedic nursing to join our dynamic team. We are looking for compassionate nurses who create and foster an attitude of positivity, who will thrive with our commitment to teamwork and learning culture.
Applications from candidates with post graduate qualifications in acute care would be highly regarded.
The Registered Nurse:
Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals
The Team: The Surgical Ward at the North West Regional Hospital is a 32 bed ward with orthopaedic, general surgery, gynaecology and ENT specialties. We have a welcoming and supportive team, and professional development is supported and encouraged.
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 and part time, shift-worker positions 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 and part time vacancies. Salary: 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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum Base Salary: $69,835 to $96,428 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $90,293 - $96,428 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4 Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019 Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse 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 Identification check Disciplinary action in previous employment check. 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.
Statement of Duties Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (April 2023) CS.pdf Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (April 2023) CS.docx Applicant Guide Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx 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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties. 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.
