Registered Nurse (514016)

Job Description

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. 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 : A passion for great rural and remote healthcare Working knowledge or the willingness to learn aged care standards and care delivery A willingness to experience and thrive in a remote community with remote challenges Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre, Tasmanian Health Service, Primary Health North The Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre comprises nine aged care beds, five acute beds, an Outpatient and Emergency service, physiotherapy, x-ray, podiatry / footcare, and visiting services. It is one of 8 district hospitals working together to form part of primary health north Tasmania. The FIMPC offers health services to the island community of approximately 900 people utilising the RFDS retrieval for tertiary hospital needs to the Launceston General. Here, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, to pursue your passions, and to bring your clinical and world knowledge to enable you to contribute to making our team one that provides kind, compassionate, and meaningful care. We are small enough in Tasmania for you to make a real difference every day. Yet collectively we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. We’ll look after you from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully inducted and welcomed into our team and culture. Details of appointment : Multiple permanent, full-time and part-time shift worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are available to join the team. 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. You’ll have access to a salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 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. District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family. Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%. Benefits available to eligible candidates : Travel and relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees. Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits : 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. 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. Registration / licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration / licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration / licence is revoked, cancelled, or has its conditions altered. 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 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. Penelope Ciesiolka Phone : (03) 6359 0200 Position : Nurse Unit Manager - Flinders Island Multi Purpose E-mail : What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr