The Team:
The Close Observation Unit (COU) at the Mersey Community Hospital is a 6 bed Level 2 COU, providing level 2 Critical care and High Acuity services to the North West region of Tasmania.
COU fosters a strong staff culture built on teamwork and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Upholding the organization's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, COU has established eight pillars that serve as the foundation of the unit:
| Striving for Excellence | Patient Focussed | Evidence Based Practice | Team Focussed |
| Empowerment & Advocacy | Clinical Care | Development & Mentorship | Leadership & Governance |
In COU we believe that our staff are the cornerstone of the unit. We actively team build, support and care for one another and the leadership team emphasise the importance of this. COU also places value on rewarding and recognising each other and has a reward and recognition program for staff that enables people to recognise the wonderful skill, knowledge, gifts and talents of others in the unit. The reward and recognition program are centred around the COU pillars.
The Role:
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and committed nurse who is looking for a working environment that is supportive, team focussed, development focussed and high performing? Then we encourage you to apply for a position in the Close Observation Unit at the Mersey Community Hospital.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:
- Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.
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 up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until July 2025.
*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: $106,570 to $112,440 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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 $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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
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.
Shannon Holland
Nurse Unit Manager - Close Observation Unit
Phone: (03) 6478 5369
Email: shannon.holland@ths.tas.gov.au
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