Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Mersey Community Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 20 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$78,179 to $105,995 per annum
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North West
Location:
Mersey Community Hospital
We are seeking Nurses who not only are clinically sound but also value the human interactions that build the core meaning of what it is to care for people.
The Team:
* The newly commissioned Operating Theatre complex consists of two Endoscopy, two General Theatres, Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and a Day Surgery Unit (DSU).
* Currently functioning in two theatres each day, with an uplift to increase to three theatres in the coming months.
* The regional theatres for the Northwest, providing surgical services for minor general, gynaecology, endoscopy, orthopaedics, urology and dental procedures for the North and Northwest.
The Role:
Our Registered Nurses strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals. The ideal applicant will be professional, dedicated, compassionate, and empathic, taking time to connect with patients while they are at their most vulnerable. This will ensure that every patient journey reflects safety, respect, and professionalism.
Key Skills:
* Provide advice, care, and support to patients within your area of expertise
* Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change
* Resilience, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure
* Be ready to be part of building great teams that work well together
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 9 June 2025. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Classification:
Salary: $78,179 - $105,995 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
* Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023
*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 vacancies.
Essential Criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Under particular circumstances, employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Application Process:
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, 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. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
Please Note:
* All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
* Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Working at the Department of Health:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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