The Team
Hospital in the Home – North is an exciting new service for Hospitals North providing hospital level care in patients’ homes through a 22-bed virtual ward. A multidisciplinary team provides specialist clinical assessment and management of patients, allowing for earlier transition to home from hospital, or complete hospital substitution for suitable patients.
The Role
The Nurse Unit Manager works autonomously under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing – Primary Health North to provide leadership and direction of the Hospital in the Home (HiTH) service.
In conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team you will lead and manage the coordination of overall patient care and manage the allocated human, material and financial resources of the service. You will also support coordination of care with other services as appropriate for optimal client outcomes.
As NUM you:
- Have a key role in operationalising the HITH North service and shaping how it works.
- Have a positive impact on patient outcomes through provision of care in the home.
- Lead change in the organisation and role-model the Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (CARE) values.
You will need
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience of/in HiTH
- Demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose, and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
- Demonstrate capability to persevere to achieve goals even in the face of obstacles, cope effectively with disappointments and setbacks and remain calm and in control under pressure.
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 six (6) 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
$126,036 to $132,932 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.
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 $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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Annette Barrett
Assistant Director of Nursing
6777 4551
annette.barrett@ths.tas.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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