Registered Nurse - Community 506266L9

The Team:
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 in their environment achieving their goals in health care.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.
This includes clinical nursing assessments, wound management, catheter care and palliative care.You will need:
Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.Note:
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointment:
Multiple permanent, full time and part time shift-worker (fully rotational) positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
• 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.
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.Regional Allowances:
Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%.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.Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Working with Vulnerable People Registration - NDIS endorsement.Current Driver's Licence.Note:
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
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.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.For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Rachel IlesNUM NNCH(03) 6166 *** it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyleOne Health Podcast - SpotifyOne Health Podcast - AppleTasmanian Health Careers | TasmanianRespecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
•