Registered Nurse

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health authority in Tasmania is looking for experienced haemodialysis nurses to join their team. This role requires management of up to three dialysis patients, supporting new learners, and expertise in cannulation. The position offers competitive salaries and professional development opportunities, with a focus on community health and commitment to excellence in care. Applicants must be registered nurses with experience in haemodialysis and must meet essential criteria to apply.

Benefits

Travel and relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Professional development supports

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Experience in haemodialysis is essential.
• Competency in managing multiple dialysis patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to three dialysis patients per shift.
• Support and precept new learners.
• Perform ultrasound guided cannulation as needed.

Skills

Haemodialysis experience

Patient management

Cannulation skills

Ability to precept learners

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The Team:

Renal Services (THS-North) has an acute inpatient haemodialysis Unit at the LGH and a Satellite Renal Unit for outpatient Haemodialysis and Home Therapies Unit, at Kings Meadows. Grade 3 RNs make up a significant proportion of the Renal Nursing Workforce at both sites. We are looking for experienced haemodialysis nurse(s) to join our dynamic team, who look after people with either Acute or Chronic Kidney Disease, on Haemodialysis.

The Role:

Grade 3 Registered Nurse(s) with experience in Haemodialysis.

Registered Nurses with Haemodialysis experience are able to independently manage up to three dialysis patients per shift (patient complexity, and acuity, as well as the experience level of the RN is taken into consideration when patient allocation is decided).

Registered Nurses with Haemodialysis experience are competent with both Tunnelled CICC lines and AVFs for haemodialysis. Experience with all levels of cannulation and a willingness to learn ultrasound guided cannulation.

Registered Nurses with Haemodialysis experience will support and precept new learners to Renal Nursing - including nursing students, Transition to Practice RNs and new RNs that come to Renal Services - to complete a Renal Training Program.

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:

Permanent full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

*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. 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.

*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: Rose Mace
Position:Nurse Unit Manager - Renal
Phone number: [phone]
Email address:[e-mail]

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