Enrolled Nurse

Overview

Join to apply for the Enrolled Nurse (Relief) (512951) role at Department of Health, Tasmania.

St Marys Community Health Centre and Tasmania's North-East: St Marys is nestled in the Fingal Valley in Tasmania's North-East, approximately 90 minutes' drive from Launceston, and just 10 minutes from the beaches of the East Coast. St Marys Community Health Centre has an emergency room and 8 inpatient beds. The centre offers emergency, sub-acute and palliative care and a range of community and outpatient services including community nursing, home help, an adult day centre, physiotherapy, social work, and child health. The Tasmanian Lymphedema Centre is based at the facility. Medical services are provided in conjunction with a co-located GP practice operated by Ochre Health. Our team focuses on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

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. It provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania is Australia's only island state, offering natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports health careers, with opportunities to connect with colleagues and patients while contributing to the community.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

• 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 and benefits

Salary: $70,980 to $78,179 per annum (Pro rata). 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 packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other eligible benefits.

Regional Allowances: Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%.

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of 4%

Benefits for eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for eligible pricing.

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 Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines).

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information about pre-employment checks.

Documentation

Statement of Duties and associated documents can be downloaded for reference before applying. Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, and related materials for an overview of duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

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 related to the 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 for more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the named contact person for vacancy details.

Name: Rachel Owen

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - St Marys Hospital and Community Health Centre

Phone: (03) 6387 5540

Email: rachel.owen@ths.tas.gov.au

Workplace values

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, and disability communities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration

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