The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital. Ward 7A is the Medical Sub-Specialties ward, which comprises Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Renal medicine, Rheumatology, and Acute Stroke.
Ward 7A has 20 beds and operates at approximately 96% occupancy.
On ward 7A, we practice team nursing, and the role of the AIN is inclusive in the care model.
The Role:
The AIN role is diverse, assisting nurses, PSAs, and ward AIDs when required. The aim of the role is to assist with basic nursing care and improve the experience of patients. For further information, please review the statement of duties.
You will need:
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.
* Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, and numeracy skills.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 56 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: $64,985 to $71,008 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Certificate in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or
* Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation) or
* Currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first-year clinical practice placement; or
* A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current First Aid Certificate.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
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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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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