Registered Nurse - Community (506226L5)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Deloraine District Hospital team in a permanent part-time, day worker role. The successful applicant will work 64 hours per fortnight and provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

You will be expected to apply nursing principles per NMBA standards, maintain accurate documentation, and engage patients and families in care planning, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and practices in patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication, in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Practice in accordance with NMBA codes and guidelines for Registered Nurses and Midwives.
• Involve patients and families in planning and implementation of care.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Understand and adhere to relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and objective documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with NMBA

Job description

The Team

The 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 Team

The 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

$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

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• 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)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.

How to apply:

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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

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

For more information:

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

Name: Damien Bailey

Position: Director of Nursing

Email address: [e-mail]

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