The Team
* Hellyer CHN & HCS covers areas including but not limited to Burnie, Wynyard & Penguin including rural districts of Riana, Ridgely, Natone, Yolla, Myalla, Sisters Beach, and Waratah. Clients also receive care in Community Nursing clinics in Burnie and Wynyard.
* Our dynamic and supportive team consist of Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, CNC-Community Nurse Liaison, Clinical Nurse Specialists, RN's, EN's, Home Care Coordinator, Administrative Staff, Home Help/Personal Carers and Home Maintenance staff.
Service delivery models include
* General Community Nursing
* Community Nursing Enhanced Care Service (CoNECS) – Direct referral pathway from DEM for short-term care at the Community Nursing clinic for clients requiring IV medication &/or wound care (including burns)
* Hospital in the Home (HITH) programme – clients are transferred to a 'virtual ward' and cared for at home by Community Nurses while remaining under the care of the hospital consultant.
The Role
Nursing care provided includes but is not limited to:
* Chronic and complex wound care including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
* Management of venous access devices (PIVC & CVAD)
* Indwelling and suprapubic catheter management
* End of life palliative care including syringe driver management
* Post-acute care following discharge from hospital
* Medication management including support of medication administration via various routes and devices.
You will need
* Current Drivers Licence
* Efficient and effective communication skills to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Experience working within the Primary Health Sector (desirable, but not essential)
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
* Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker position, working up to 76hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon you can join us.
*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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
* Current Driver's Licence
* Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties
* Generic Enrolled Nurse - Community G2 (May 2024) 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 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.
Name: Luke Whish-Wilson
Position: Acting Director of Nursing - Chronic, Complex and Community Services
Phone number: 6477 7350
Email address: luke.whish-wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
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