Ward Aide - Inpatient Mental Health facility (512011L3)

Job Description

The Team: Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team at Mistral Place, delivering high quality services in accordance with the Statewide Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies. The Ward Aide provides support to nursing and allied health professional staff in the delivery of care to consumers. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. The Role: Assist nursing and allied health professional staff in general daily care of consumers including bathing, dressing, feeding, and personal care. Participate in and assist with the supervision of consumer activities as requested by nursing staff and allied health staff. Participate in and assist consumers with their rehabilitation and recovery programs including shopping, meal preparation, serving meals, and community access, as requested by nursing staff or allied health staff. Details of appointment: Permanent full-time, shift worker position, working 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: $62,486 - $65,119 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. Desirable Criteria: Certificate III or IV in Health Care or equivalent, or Health Professional Undergraduate qualification. Current Driver’s Licence. 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. Name: Michelle MacDonaldPosition: Nurse Unit ManagerPhone number: 0400 891 665Email address: What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the 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 lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instill 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