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.
New Norfolk Community Nursing is a part of the Sub-acute Aged and Community Nursing Service (SAACS) for Tasmanian Health Service (THS). The New Norfolk team provides high-quality nursing care in the rural community setting, with a strong teamwork approach, working with clients, carers, and their families to deliver excellence in nursing.
The Role:
Based at New Norfolk Community Nursing Team, Lower Ground, New Norfolk District Hospital, this role also requires working across sites, which could include starting your day at either Central Highlands (Ouse), New Norfolk, and Midlands (Oatlands), involving home visits and clinic appointments. Responsibilities include clinical nursing assessments, wound management, catheter care, and palliative care.
You will need:
1. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
2. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
3. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.
Details of Appointment:
Multiple fixed-term part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately twelve (12) months.
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: $78,179 to $105,995 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 (Tasmanian 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:
1. Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
1. Professional development and accelerated pathways.
2. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
3. 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:
1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
2. Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
3. Current Driver’s Licence.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Rachel Iles
Nurse Unit Manager New Norfolk Community Nursing
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.
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