Registered Nurse (514604L20)

Job Description

Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NWMersey 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 Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum Employment type: Full Time Region: North West Location: Mersey Community Hospital We are seeking Nurses who value the human interactions that build the core meaning of caring 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 plans to increase to three theatres in the coming months. The regional theatres for the Northwest provide 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 empathetic, ensuring 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. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of Appointment: Fixed term, part-time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 9 June 2025. 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 and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance. Apply Online by clicking the "Apply" button on this screen. 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. Important Notes: 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, and Excellence are the key values of the Department of Health. We respect diversity, which 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. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr