Enrolled Nurse (532336)

Tasmania Government; Queenstown; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements

Job summary

The Tasmania Government Department of Health is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the West Coast District Hospital. The role delivers safe, quality nursing care in partnership with patients, families and other health professionals within a 9-bed hospital complex with allied services including Radiology, Diabetic Clinic, Physiotherapy and Podiatry.

Permanent full-time, fully rotational shifts up to 76 hours per fortnight with a salary of $73,109 to $80,524 per annum, plus employer superannuation.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines.
• Willingness to work up to 76 hours per fortnight in a fully rotational shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
• Strengthen health outcomes through nursing care at West Coast District Hospital.

Education

Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

• The Department of Health are seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of Enrolled 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 an Enrolled 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.

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 full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you.

*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.

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

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwifery (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.

• Remote Professional Development Allowance of $4,062 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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

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)

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

For more information:

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

Name: Katherine Loader
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 0497 067 426
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.