Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS
Applications must be submitted by Saturday 10 January, :55 PM
Saturday 10 January, :55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2
Employment type:
Permanent, part-time
Region:
South
Location:
Huon Community Health Centre
Exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Department of Health
The Team
This position offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity to contribute to health and community care through collaborative teamwork across four sites. You'll work within multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong partnerships with the Huon and Kingborough Councils, as well as other key stakeholders, all committed to enhancing primary health care, wellness, and reablement outcomes in partnership with our consumers.
The role provides clinical care and support to the Huon and Kingston Community members, assists Bruny Island Community Nursing as required, and supports consumers, community members, and healthcare professionals attending our facilities or community appointments.
Located across Kingborough and Huon Municipality's—renowned for National Parks, World Heritage areas, and the picturesque Huon River and D'Entrecasteaux Channel—our Community Health teams work closely with all services in the region. Together, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in healthcare and achieving improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the broader Tasmanian community.
The Role
As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality health services, the Enrolled Nurse plays a key role in ensuring effective and efficient client care. This position provides day-to-day clinic and community nursing care.
You will need
* Sound knowledge of Primary Health Care principles and nursing care procedures and practices in the community setting.
* Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.
* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated clinical assessment, problem solving and organisational 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
Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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
$73,109 to $80,524 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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% 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
* 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).
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 an Enrolled Nurse
Working with Vulnerable People Registration
Current Driver's Licence
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.
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.
Mary Coad
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)
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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).
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.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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