Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health Nurse (500894)

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health Nurse (500894) Australia, Tas Feb 17, 2025 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. The Child Health and Parenting Service are looking for suitable candidates to join our dynamic team in providing quality service to families of children under 5 based in George Town in the Northern region of Tasmania. The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) provide important health and wellbeing services to families across Tasmania with children aged 0-5, promoting healthy development and wellbeing through assessments, early intervention, referrals, and connections with other early childhood service providers. The Role: Nursing Care: assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care in collaboration with individuals/groups, families and communities. Teamwork: interact effectively with clients’ families and other professionals to facilitate optimum child-centred health care. Excellence in Practice: active involvement in maintaining and improving the quality of patient/client care, including participation in research and evidence-based practice. Learning Culture: identify and meet client goals in partnership with clients and their families/significant others. Participate in the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including developing and implementing safety systems and improvement initiatives. Details of appointment: Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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 vacancies. Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4. 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: 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. 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. Current Driver’s Licence. Desirable: Holds a recognised child and family health nursing qualification or is working towards the same. 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. 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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr