Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 10 April, :55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$78,179 to $105,995 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Region:
North West
Location:
23 Brickport Road, Burnie
We are seeking dedicated and suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join our Maternity team on Tasmania's North West Coast.
The Role:
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong communication, organisational, and time management skills. We are seeking professionals who have:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse
* At least 2 years' post-qualification experience with neonates or willingness to undertake a relevant Higher Education Qualification.
* Experience in Paediatric, Neonatal in a level 2 High Dependency Unit and/or child health nursing
* Advanced newborn resuscitation skills
* An understanding of family centred care/ partnership in care principles and models.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Salary:
$78,179 to $105,995 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 (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
* Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
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:
* Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* 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:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Application Process:
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.
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.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.