Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Primary Health North West
Applications must be submitted by Friday 22 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2
Employment type:
Casual
Region:
North West
Location:
Smithton District Hospital
The Smithton District Hospital is seeking motivated Enrolled Nurses to join their team.
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.
The Team:
Smithton District Hospital (SDH) and Community Health Centre is a small sub-acute public hospital situated in Smithton, Tasmania, serving the entire Circular Head region with a catchment population of 8,000. The hospital features 12 subacute beds dedicated to general medicine, post-acute care, palliative care, and end-of-life services. Additionally, SDH includes a 3-bay emergency first response unit staffed by nurses and General Practitioners who provide on-call medical services. Complementing these services, Smithton DH offers a supportive environment for enrolled nurses to work to full scope of practice.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, shift worker position, working as and when required, commencing from November 2024 for a 12-month period.
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 casual vacancies.
Salary:
$68,913 to $75,902 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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.
* 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:
* 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 of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Director of Nursing - Smithton District Hospital.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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