Registered Nurse (5216+7L33)

The Team:

The Surgical Ward at the North West Regional Hospital is a 32 bed ward with orthopaedic, general surgery, gynaecology and ENT specialties. We have a welcoming and supportive team, and professional development is supported and encouraged.

The Role:

We are seeking applications from motivated Registered Nurses with an interest and or experience in acute care, along with the skills required for surgical and orthopaedic nursing to join our dynamic team.

We are looking for compassionate nurses who create and foster an attitude of positivity, who will thrive with our commitment to teamwork and learning culture.

Applications from candidates with post graduate qualifications in acute care would be highly regarded.

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, part time, shift worker position (fully rotational), working up to 64 hours per fortnight, 16 March 2025 until 1 January 2026.
• 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: $78,17+ to $105,++5 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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 $++,455- $105,++5 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 $+,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidate:
• 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 $13.+5 per week per person, or $25.+5 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

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.

For more information:

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

Name: Jo Lodge

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Ward

Phone number: (03) 64+3 61++

Email address: johanna.lodge@ths.tas.gov.au

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