Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 July, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2
Employment type:
Part Time
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
Work with us An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to join the Surgical & Endoscopy Access Unit.
The Team:
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Surgical & Endoscopy Access Unit within the RHH facilitates the patient journey from surgical outpatient clinics on to elective surgical and endoscopy waiting lists, preparing patients for procedures in conjunction with all surgical specialities and the Department of Anaesthetic & Perioperative Medicine, and schedules patients for procedures in close association with Perioperative Services.
Job Description:
The Enrolled Nurse provides patient centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to achieve planned patient outcomes.
The Role:
* Contribute to the development of elective admission plans for the patient elective surgical & endoscopy care pathway.
* Participate in decision making with the multidisciplinary team to achieve planned patient outcomes.
* Assist in the collection of comprehensive clinical data from the patient and/or family via telecommunications and at the Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic.
* Provide information to the patient/client and/or family in accordance with their surgical or endoscopy care plan.
You will need
* An understanding of inpatient or outpatient Surgical &/or Perioperative patient care provision
* A constructive solution focused approach to challenges
* To be ready for a fast paced team environment
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 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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:$70,980 to $78,179 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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 7.5% 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
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.
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: Brick Dickson
Position: Nurse Manager - Surgical and Endoscopy Access
Phone number: 0409 004 857
Email address: brian.dickson@ths.tas.gov.au
Applications Close:Wednesday, 2 July 2025 at 11:55pm
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