The Team:

Peacock 3 is a 20 bed Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (GEM) within the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The RHH is the largest hospital in Tasmania. GEM is where the primary clinical purpose of the admission is improvement in the functioning of a patient with multi-dimensional needs associated with age-related medical conditions. Care includes an individualised multidisciplinary assessment and management plan. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, informed by a clinician with GEM expertise

The Role:

Assist nursing staff to -

• meet the daily living needs of patients including showering, toileting, grooming and feeding.
• lifting and repositioning if patients 
• plan, develop and implement diversional therapy programs for patients

Participate and contribute to staff meetings, ongoing education, quality improvement and orientation of new staff

Maintain patient/carer confidentiality.

You will need:

• Completion of, or working towards, an approved Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or equivalent, together with previous practical experience in providing personal care services to the frail, aged and/or people living with a disability in a residential/community setting or a health care related field.
• Ability to contribute to the evaluation, development and implementation of diversional therapy programs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, dementia or cognitive/behavioural 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:

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 45.6 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: $63,110 to $66,049 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:

• 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate

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: 

Extended Care Assistant OHO2 (word)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

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: Alison Eaton
Position: NUM
Phone number: 03 6166 7829

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil 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.