Registered Nurse (503851)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Launceston is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time position focused on cancer care. The role involves administering chemotherapy, conducting assessments, and providing education and support to patients. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and brings strong clinical assessment and communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including professional development opportunities and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000

Access to fitness facilities for a low weekly fee

Qualifications

• Competency in chemotherapy administration or willingness to undertake training.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare and administer chemotherapy and related therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor for treatment side effects.
• Deliver education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Competency in chemotherapy administration

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication abilities

Commitment to patient-centred care

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Job description

The Team

The W.P. Holman Clinic, Launceston, provides comprehensive specialist inpatient and outpatient Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology Services to the Northern Tasmanian community.

The W.P Holman Clinic also plays an active role in cancer education and research within Tasmania.

The Clinic is situated in the Launceston General Hospital complex and provides direct access to a range of medical, surgical and hospital services required to deliver quality, person-centred cancer care.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Safely prepare and administer chemotherapy and related therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor for treatment side effects.
• Deliver education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safety protocols.

You will need

• Competency in chemotherapy administration (or willingness to undertake training).
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development.

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 up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join the team. *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.

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

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 G3-G4 (July 2023) 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.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information

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

Name: Sarah Stuber

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - WP Holman Clinic

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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