Enrolled Nurse (505877L8)

Service Tasmania; Deloraine; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tasmania seeks a part-time Enrolled Nurse to deliver evidence-based care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will participate in decision-making and contribute to educational activities. The role offers a salary between $73,109 and $80,524 per annum with various benefits including professional development and a fitness passport. This position requires registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse and is suitable for candidates looking for a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse - medication endorsed.
• Practice in accordance with legislation, education, experience, and organisational policy.
• Comply with policy and protocol requirements, including mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care under supervision of the registered nurse.
• Participate in decision making with the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Team decision-making

Quality and Safety processes

Education

Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care in accordance with the nursing care plan under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Participate in decision making with the multidisciplinary team to achieve planned patient outcomes.
• Promote and participate in education activities, including preceptorship and orientation.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality and Safety and Work Health and Safety processes.

Qualifications (You will need)

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse - medication endorsed.
• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved national competency standards for Enrolled nurses, legislation, education, experience and organisational policy.
• Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

Details of appointment

• Permanent, part‑time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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. The salary range is in accordance with the 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.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type.
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance: additional salary allowance of 4%.

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).

Eligibility

• 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 on pre‑employment checks.

Key documents

• Statement of Duties – Generic Enrolled Nurse G2 (May 2024).
• Application Guide – Department of Health – Applicant Guide September 2024.

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.

Contact information

Name: Damien Bailey
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number: 670112111
Email address: [e-mail]

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