Nurse Manager - Surgical and Endoscopy Access (509583)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Job description:

Lead the nursing team through efficient coordination of elective surgery, endoscopy and pre-admission clinic access.

The Team:

The Surgical and Endoscopy Access (SEA) Unit is a dedicated team of nurses and booking clerks who coordinate the journey of patients on the Elective Surgery and Endoscopy Waiting Lists at the Royal Hobart Hospital. From GP referral and outpatient appointments through to surgery and treatment, the team works closely with patients, their families, community providers, surgical teams and allied health to ensure safe, timely and patient-centred care.

The Role:

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and direction across the SEA Unit, ensuring effective coordination of elective surgery and endoscopy access, including the Anaesthetic Pre-Admission Clinic. The Nurse Manager supports staff, oversees patient flow and surgical bookings, and embeds quality improvement and knowledge development into daily practice. This role provides an opportunity to shape services that promote consistent, sustainable and timely care for patients across Tasmania.

You will need:

  1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to elective surgery and endoscopy waiting list management, pre-operative assessment and elective admission processes.
  2. Demonstrate capability to make rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives available make quick decisions when required and will commit to definite courses of actions.
  3. Demonstrated advanced communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and an ability to liaise on complex issues

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) months. 

*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: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Relevant post graduate qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with surgical experience

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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 Recruitment 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.

Mikaela Burdon
Assistant Director of Nursing
0460 037 419
mikaela.burdon@ths.tsas.gov.au

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