Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$75,902 to $102,908 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North
Location:c/-George Town District Hosp
We are seeking a Registered Nurse Community to provide safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals within the defined community practice area.
The Role:Consistent with ongoing experience strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals within the defined community practice area.
The Team:The George Town District Hospital and Community Services provide 15 acute care beds, physiotherapy, dental and podiatry services, and other visiting providers.Other services provided by the Hospital include Palliative care, Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care.Nursing quarters are available, co-located on site for staff to utilise with shared kitchen and bathroom amenities.George Town Hospital is approximately a 35-minute drive from Launceston, centrally located, close to supermarkets/eateries and a five-minute drive to the beaches of Low Head.Why Tasmania:Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients while making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment:Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 16 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, 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.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Additional Allowances:Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%.Benefits 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.Essential Criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Current Driver's Licence.*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. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Application Process:We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
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.
For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Working at the Department of Health:Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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