Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time
Overview

The Role: The Care Assistant (Pool) provides dedicated care to assigned clients with disability, bariatric or behavioural impairments within Hospitals North – Launceston General Hospital setting under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN). Works within the duties of the Patient Safety Assistant role as per the Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) Clinical Guidelines, the Patient Safety Assistant Responsibilities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Provide quality personal and diversional care to adult patients within the Launceston General Hospital.
  • Be supported in the role by an experienced Nursing Team from the Pool Office as well as nursing staff within clinical areas.
  • Uphold the THS CARE Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence in daily practice.
Qualifications
  • Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
  • Desirable: Certificate III/IV in Health Care or equivalent or Health Professional undergraduate student or qualification; Current first aid certificate.
Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. Hours and rosters negotiable 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 benefits

Salary: $63,110 to $66,049 per annum (Pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year plus other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates include professional development and accelerated pathways, a range of leave entitlements including study leave and Professional Development Support, and Fitness Passport (40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a low weekly rate).

Additional information

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees hospitals across the state and provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Requirements and eligibility
  • Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
  • Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
How to apply

Apply Online. The application should include a 1-2 page outline detailing experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing selection criteria is not required.

Contacts

Name: Lisa Xypteras
Phone: (03) 6777 4252
Email: lisa.power@ths.tas.gov.au


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