The Team
The 8A Day Chemotherapy Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital provides a service to patients with a cancer or a haematological diagnosis. Chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and targeted therapies are delivered along with supportive therapies that include blood product support, intravenous antibiotics, antifungal therapy, bisphosphonates. Non - malignant haematological procedures include bone marrow aspirate and trephines, venesections, iron infusions and intravenous immunoglobulin. Acute Apheresis is undertaken under the direction of Haematology, in consultation with Renal, Neuro, ICU. The Bone Marrow Transplant service undertakes Haemopoietic Stem Cell Harvests and infusions for Phase 1, phase 2, phase 3 Clinical Trials are undertaken in the Day Chemo Unit.
The day chemo unit, with their multi-disciplinary approach, not only support the patient but allow health professionals to deliver optimum clinical outcomes for patients and their families. The team value positivity, making a difference, striving for excellence, adaptability teamwork and kindness. Working in Hobart offers an enviable lifestyle with short commutes, easy access to great beaches and national parks as well as great food and wine.
* Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.
Note: Please to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to seven (7) 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
$109,767 to $115,813 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 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
* Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 $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).
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.
* Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
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
* Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5.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.
Katherine Montgomerie
Clinical Nurse Manager
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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).
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