The Team:
The Health Care Assistant team at the Department of Health Tasmania plays a vital role in supporting mental health services, particularly within the Northside unit in Launceston. Here's a short summary of the team and role:
- The team operates on a casual, as-needed basis, providing flexible support across various shifts.
- Members work within a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- The focus is on delivering compassionate care to patients with mental health needs, often in high-dependency settings.
The Role:
Provide orderly services and assistance to Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff in the general care of patients at the Northside Mental Health Clinic.
Provide intra- and inter-hospital transport of patients.
Provide an immediate response to Code Black if called on the unit.
You will need to:
- Assist staff making and changing beds; toileting, showering or bathing for non-ambulatory, heavy or physically compromised patients.
- Assist nursing staff in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) as required.
- Participate in patient care and monitoring under the direct supervision of nursing staff.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
One permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Fixed term casual, shift worker (fully rotational) positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 24 August 2027.
*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: $67,193 to $72,126 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
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:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Caroline Bowkett
Position: NUM
Phone number: 0436 944 439
Email address: caroline.bowkett@ths.tas.gov.au
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