Nurse Unit Manager – Cardiology Services )
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Overview
Bring your strengths and join a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our hospital's brand "CARE" – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Provide strong leadership, a proactive communication style to effectively co‑coordinate Cardiology Services, which includes our Cardiology Ward (eight Coronary Care Beds), Cardiology Diagnostic Services and our Cath Lab.
The Role
* 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 they understand 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.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team. Hours may 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 and Allowances
Salary: $134,109 to $140,384 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to a salary package with benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year plus other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* 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 Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Eligibility
Essential: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‑employment checks.
Application Guide
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide before applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Nurse Unit Manager - Cardiology Services G7b (July 2023) CSU.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 is not required.
* Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Name: Lorinda Upton‑Greer
Position: Nursing Director Acute Medicine
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania
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Podcasts and Resources
One Health Podcast – Spotify
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Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian
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).
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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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