Registered Nurse - Community Dementia (507468)

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

Job summary

A government health department in Launceston is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Community Dementia Services. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care in partnership with patients and their families in their homes. The ideal candidate must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, possess a current driver’s license, and have experience working in aged care. A supportive team environment is provided, alongside a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport access

Variety of leave entitlements

Salary packaging options

Support for employees with caring responsibilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in nursing preferred.
• Current Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe quality nursing care in partnership with patients.
• Work with a dedicated dementia care team.
• Support clients in their home environment.

Skills

Experience working within Aged Care / Community Nursing

Registered Nurse qualifications

Effective communication skills

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

The Team:

The Community Dementia Services is part of Primary Health North. This service provides care for clients in the greater Launceston area seven days a week, delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers and the Launceston community.

The Role:

• The RN works to improve health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals in the client's home.
• The Community Dementia team is a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our Hospital Norths ‘CARE’ values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

You will need:

• Experience working within Aged Care / Community Nursing preferred

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 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:

$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:

• 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
• Current Driver’s Licence

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 - Community Dementia G3-4 (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: Halina Steane
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 6777 4656
Email address: [e-mail]

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