The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and Renal Services South is the Level 6 Renal unit for Tasmania, encompassing all renal services except acute transplant surgery. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the community.
Renal Services South encompasses Nephrology South (24 chairs), Karingal Home Dialysis Education Centre (10 chairs), Acute Nephrology (4 chairs) and self‐care centres at Glenorchy, Clarence and New Norfolk. It has established transplant and supportive care pathways with dedicated nursing staff in all specialist areas.
The Role
The Nurse Unit Manager provides leadership to the renal unit and ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. The role coordinates the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within the renal unit.
You will need
* Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in renal nursing.
* Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance, clinical risk management, evidence‐based practice, research, clinical standards, ethics and legislation.
* Leadership skills – the ability to promote a shared vision and purpose, positively influence others internally and externally, and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full‐time, day‐worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for up to nine (9) months. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‐time, part‐time and casual vacancies.
Salary
$134,109 to $140,384 per annum (pro‐rata). The Employer superannuation contribution is 12% on top of this amount. Salary range is consistent with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Allowances
* Post‐graduate allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary packaging
You'll have access to salary packaging options, including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment per fringe‐benefit tax year, and other eligibility‐based benefits.
Benefits
* Professional development.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.
* Fitness passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
* Carer Accreditation – support for employees with caring responsibilities under the Carer Recognition Act 2023.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Application materials
* Statement of Duties – Nurse Unit Manager (G7b) document.
* Application Guide – Department of Health Applicant Guide (Sep 2024).
How to apply
Apply online. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Contact
Bronwen NeelyAssistant Director of Nursing – Acute Medical Services0400 149 719bronwen.neely@ths.tas.gov.au
Workplace culture
Compassion, accountability, respect and excellence are the values of the Department of Health. The department supports diversity and encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disabilities.
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