Enrolled Nurse (504592L4)

Service Tasmania; St Helens; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in St Helens is hiring an Enrolled Nurse for a permanent part-time, rotational shift position. This role involves providing patient-centered care under supervision and is crucial for achieving health outcomes. The successful candidate will need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and should have relevant qualifications. The organization offers competitive salary packages and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in patient/client centred nursing care.
• Ability to work under the direction of a registered nurse/midwife.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient/client care to assigned patients.
• Work within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse.
• Achieve planned patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines

Registered Nurse certification

Job description

The Team:

Located on the stunning East Coast of Tasmania, St. Helens District Hospital has Tasmania’s busiest rural emergency department, with an increase in emergency presentations during peak tourist season from December until April. The hospital provides a fast-paced environment that delivers high quality patient centred care. Our focus is on providing excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

• The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

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

Why Tasmania:

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to38 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*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:

$70,980 to $78,179 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.

Regional Allowances

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an 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.

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)

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) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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: Nikki Grifith
Position: Director of Nursing
Phone number: 63875570
Email address: [e-mail]..au

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