Registered Nurse (504193)

Service Tasmania; St Helens; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tasmania is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality care in a dynamic environment. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient health outcomes. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have experience in delivering nursing care. The position is casual, shift work, with a salary range from $78,179 to $99,316 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current certification.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide safe and quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically appropriate nursing care to patients.
• Plan and implement patient care in collaboration with healthcare team.
• Practice in accordance with NMBA codes and guidelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Teamwork

Nursing care

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

The Team:

• St Helens District Hospital is located on the stunning East Coast of Tasmania, with beautiful beaches and pristine environment.
• The hospital has been at the Annie Street site since May 2019 and includes 9 subacute medical beds and a 4 bay accident and emergency department with plenty of onsite parking.
• Dynamic, friendly and supportive team.

St. Helens District Hospital is 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:

Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

• In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluates patient/client care.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
• Practice in accordance with the NMBA codes and guidelines for registered nurses and midwives.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

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:

Fixed term, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

*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:

$78,179 to $99,316 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 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:

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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 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.

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: Janine Stubbs
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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