Registered Nurse - Community (506226L5)

Department of Health; Deloraine; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Graduate Allowance

Salary Packaging

Rural Professional Development Allow.

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Registered Nurse for a permanent part-time role at Deloraine District Hospital. The position involves planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a focus on safety and quality within a multidisciplinary team.

Salary ranges from $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (pro rata) with 12% superannuation. Flexible leave and development benefits are included; recruitment may select for progression to Grade 4 after criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices in patient care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with ANMB/NMBA standards.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Practice in accordance with NMBA codes and guidelines.
• Involve patients and families in care planning.

Skills

Nursing principles

Interpersonal skills

Quality improvement

Documentation

Legislation awareness

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (RN)

Job description

About the Team

Deloraine District Hospital is a 20-bed Acute care facility that includes Palliative Care and General Medical Care. The Hospital coordinates the delivery of a broad range of community and allied services within the Meander Valley. We strive to deliver personalised care in a calm, welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude. Our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Meander Valley community.

The Role

• In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care.
• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) codes and guidelines for registered nurses and midwives.
• Involve patients/clients and their families/significant others in the planning and implementation of care.
• Contribute to the maintenance and promotion of a safe work environment.
• Understand and adhere to relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and objective documentation.

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.

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, day worker position, working 64 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

• Salary $80,524 to $109,175 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.
• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.

Allowances

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% 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.

Regional Allowances

• 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 from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• 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 Registered Nurse - Community G3-4 (May 2024).

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

Contact

Name: Damien Bailey Position: Director of Nursing Email address: [e-mail]

About 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! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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.