The Team:The casual pool fills the vacancies of the hospital. The assistant in nursing role is essential to the wards running smoothly. Working in a coordinated role with the Registered Nurses on the ward to ensure patients are safe and supported during their stay.The Role:Deliver nursing care as delegated by the RN, under the supervision of an RN or EN, according to the nursing care plan and within the scope of the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines.Work with the RN and/or EN in establishing priorities for patient/client care delivery.Maintain healthcare knowledge and skills in accordance with the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines and competencies required under a Certificate III qualification, through participation in relevant staff education activities.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.Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures.Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.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. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.Details of appointment:Fixed term, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing from 21 April 2025 until 31 May 2026.*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.Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); orCertificate III Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation); orIs currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first year clinical practice placement; orA current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement.Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Current First Aid Certificate.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.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.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.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Cathryn O'DeaPosition: Nurse Manager - Pool OfficePhone number: (03) 6493 6263Email address: cathryn.odea@ths.tas.gov.auWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Respecting diversity: Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. 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.
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