The Role: The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital has been uniquely designed to provide care for a defined cohort of patients who receive general medical service at the RHH.
Whilst RAMU is part of the general medical service offering, its point of difference is being a medical short-stay inpatient unit offering ward-based, interdisciplinary team care led by general medical consultants, to patients who meet the admission criteria.
You will need: Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing/midwifery principles, procedures, and evidence-based practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a relevant clinical setting and in line with legal requirements, the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Registered Nurse or Midwife Standards for Practice and other relevant professional standards. Demonstrated ability to use clinical coaching principles to support professional and clinical development of novice nurses and midwives. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to support the nursing or midwifery management team, and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Team: The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit.
Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a consultant-led medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required.
The team provides timely assessment and access to treatment and management decisions for adult patients who meet the admission and exclusion criteria detailed in the Unit's Model of Care.
Details of appointment: Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025.
*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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $96,558 - $102,908 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Services) Agreement 2023. Allowances: 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:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4 Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Benefits available to eligible candidates: 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 or a Registered Midwife. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
How to apply: Apply Online.
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For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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