Overview
The NUM works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Nursing Director to provide nursing leadership and is responsible and accountable for the standards of patient/client care within the practice area, ensuring the provision of nursing care that meets each patient’s needs.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the standards of patient/client care within the practice area are in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical standards and evidence-based practice.
- Ensuring the provision of nursing care that meets the care requirements of each patient/client in the practice area.
- Managing physical, financial and human resources effectively, ensuring the practice area objectives are met.
- Work collaboratively to support a learning organisation, encouraging and supporting staff to develop further knowledge and skills to enhance the individual and the practice area.
- Providing clear direction to staff, so that all staff have an understanding of their responsibilities and duties.
- Ensuring that quality improvement processes are in place and acted upon, resulting in constant evaluation and improvement in the standard of care to patients/clients.
- Acting as a role model for staff by actively coaching/mentoring/developing staff.
You will need
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance; clinical risk management; evidenced based practice; research; clinical standards; ethics; and legislation.
- Demonstrated capability to promote a shared vision and purpose and positively influence others to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
- Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain relationships and practical partnerships with people at all levels and disciplines across the business unit and group.
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 full time, day 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: $130,203 to $136,295 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.
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
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant post graduate qualifications
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
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. Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the named contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Danielle Causer
Position: Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Hospitals North
Phone:
Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
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🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
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