The Paediatric Inpatient Ward is a specialised unit that cares for children ranging from infants to adolescents who require medical treatment, observation, or surgical care. With a capacity of 34 beds, the ward is designed to provide acute care for a variety of paediatric conditions, including but not limited to respiratory issues, infections, surgical recovery, and chronic illness management.
The Role:
* Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
You will need:
* Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, their families, and other healthcare providers.
* Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including paediatricians, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 71 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join the team.
*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: $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 (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:
* 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.
Eligibility:
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.
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.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Laura Martin
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Paediatric Services
Phone number: (03) 67776075
Email address: laura.martin@ths.tas.gov.au
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