About the Opportunity
Join our dedicated nursing team in North West Tasmania and make a meaningful difference in your community's health and wellbeing. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while working alongside supportive colleagues who value your expertise and professional growth.
- Wombat Ward is a 16-bed paediatric level 3 inpatient unit caring for general, surgical, orthopaedic and mental health paediatric patients aged 0-17 years of age across the northwest coast of Tasmania. The paediatric team works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare and achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian Community
What You'll Do
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care across various hospital departments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Support patients and families through their healthcare journey
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
- Mentor junior staff and nursing students
What We're Looking For
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Flexibility to work across different shifts and departments
- Post-graduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing (desirable).
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Us:
We offer more than just a job – we provide a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career. You'll benefit from comprehensive orientation programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. Our commitment to work-life balance includes flexible scheduling options and generous leave entitlements.
Located in beautiful North West Tasmania, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and lifestyle benefits. Our region offers stunning natural landscapes, affordable living, and strong community connections.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, commencing from as soon as you can join us!
*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 part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). 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.
- Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
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.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Allira Riley
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Wombat War (Paediatrics)
Phone number: (03) 6493 6263
Email address: allira.riley@ths.tas.gov.au
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