Registered Nurse – Casual – Multiple Positions Tasmanian Health Service – West Coast District Hospital To be Tasmanian is to value quality over quantity. We create, preserve, and protect the unusual. With quiet confidence, with passion and perseverance, we pursue the extraordinary. You could be a Registered Nurse anywhere in the world. But working on the West Coast, you'll understand the impact you make every day. It's an exciting and rewarding place to work and you will make a valuable contribution to a small community while enjoying the lifestyle of a rugged and remote landscape. Our remoteness helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing. Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning fresh produce – all right on your doorstep. Whether you love mountain bike riding, bush walking or exploring history, the West Coast offers so many amazing experiences. Our West Coast District Hospital is a place where people from across the caring professions come together to serve our community members in Queenstown and the surrounding areas. Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your own unique characteristics into our team. We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real difference every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We'll look after you from the very beginning, ensure you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and culture. The Role and the Team: The Department of Health are seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of Registered Nurse to work in the West Coast District Hospital. The West Coast Hospital includes 9 sub-acute care beds inclusive of 1 Palliative Suite, an Emergency First Response Unit, a 16 bed Aged Care Residential facility and visiting services such as Radiology, Diabetic Clinic, Physiotherapy and Podiatry. As a Registered Nurse, you will strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals. Please get in touch with Kerolie – our Nurse Unit Manager for the West Coast if you'd like to know more about our roles, services, and what we can do for you ****** or (03) 6495 1550. Details of Appointment: Multiple casual positions, rotating shift work commencing as soon as possible. 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: $48.01 - $60.99 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading) + 11% Superannuation + Access to Salary Packaging Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 Salary Packaging: Access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,533 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10% Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (NDIS endorsed) 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 (June 2023) WWVP CSU (1).pdf Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (June 2023) WWVP CSU (1).docx Applicant Guide Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx How to Apply Please Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to commence the application portal. You will be required to complete a Curriculum Vitae no greater than 3 pages in length and a 1-2 page cover letter that addresses your skills, experience and knowledge as it relates to the Statement of Duties. Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria within 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. For more information Kerolie Boyd Position: Nurse Unit Manager West Coast Phone: (03) 6495 1550 E-mail: ****** Important information The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
