Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation )
Australia, Tas
Aug 19, 2025
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The Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) Service and Team:
Deliver adult outpatient rehabilitation service working with clients with a diverse range of diagnostic conditions, primarily acquired neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury) and progressive neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis).
Comprise an interdisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Art Tutor, Allied Health Assistants) with a focus on client centred goal setting and rehabilitation planning.
Work with clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals in our well-equipped centre and in their home and community.
The Role
Work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in the assessment, planning and delivery of nursing services for clients and their carers referred to the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU), assisting the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rehabilitation in ensuring best practice standards for nursing services are provided by CRU, in accordance with organisational policies, legal requirements and professional competencies.
You will need
Demonstrated experience and expertise in the clinical management of clients with complex rehabilitation needs within a multidisciplinary team, including ability to liaise with relevant service providers and stakeholders involved in client care.
Demonstrated commitment to the client-centred care model and understanding of its application to clients undergoing rehabilitation programs in the community.
Proven decision-making skills, and high-level communication skills including conflict resolution skills.
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, part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately twelve (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
$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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 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
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 a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Experience and willingness to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
At least 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
Experience in a rehabilitation or community setting
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.
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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.
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