Enrolled Nurse (521372L4)

Department Of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Study leave

Job summary

The John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit, part of the Tasmanian Health Service, is seeking experienced Enrolled Nurses to provide patient-centered care in a 20-bed rehabilitation setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care focused on rehabilitation goals.

Permanent part-time, 32 hours per fortnight, with salary in the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines.
• Demonstrated ability to practice respecting the rights of individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, rehabilitation-focused and patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with the MDT to plan and review care for patients with rehabilitation needs.
• Provide safe nursing care following nursing principles and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration MDT

Medication administration

Education

Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines

Enrolled Nurse registration with NMBA

Job description

The Team

The Tasmanian Health Service, John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit seeks experienced Enrolled Nurses for a 20-bed specialised rehabilitation unit which is situated a short distance away from the main campus of LGH. John L Grove rehabilitation is based on the social model of care where transition to premorbid or alternative lifestyle is a priority when planning, implementing, and evaluating the over care of a patient.

The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team (MDT) at John L Grove consists of registered and Enrolled Nurses, operational staff, various allied health professionals, pharmacist, medical registrar. The Rehabilitation physician guides and directs the medical care of the patients in this unit.

The Role

Enrolled Nurse at John L Gove rehabilitation unit collaborates with MDT to plan, implement, and evaluate high quality, rehabilitation focused and patient centred care to the patients with various rehabilitation needs.

You will need

• Sound knowledge of the principles of nursing care, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 32 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

$73,109 to $80,524 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

Salary Packaging

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.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse
• Holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Enrolled Nurse G2 (May 2024)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sukhpal Kaur

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 03 6777 4190

Email address: [e-mail]

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