The Team:
Hellyer CHN & HCS covers areas including but not limited to Burnie, Wynyard & Penguin including rural districts of Riana, Ridgely, Natone, Yolla, Myalla, Sisters Beach, and Waratah. Clients also receive care in Community Nursing clinics in Burnie and Wynyard.
Our dynamic and supportive team consist of Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, CNC-Community Nurse Liaison, RN’s, EN’s, Home Care Coordinator, Administrative Staff, Home Help/Personal Carers and Home Maintenance staff.
Service delivery models include:
- General Community Nursing
- Community Nursing Enhanced Care Service (CoNECS) – Direct referral pathway from DEM for short-term care at the Community Nursing clinic for clients requiring IV medication &/or wound care (including burns)
- Hospital in the Home (HITH) programme – clients are transferred to a ‘virtual ward’ and cared for at home by Community Nurses while remaining under the care of the hospital consultant.
Nursing care provided includes but is not limited to:
- Chronic and complex wound care including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Management of venous access devices (PIVC & CVAD)
- Indwelling and suprapubic catheter management
- End of life palliative care including syringe driver management
- Post-acute care following discharge from hospital
- Medication management including support of medication administration via various routes and devices.
The Role:
- Consistent with ongoing experience strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals within the defined community practice area.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointments:
Multiple permanent, part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date.
*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: $70,980 to $78,179 per annum (Pro rata). 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 7.5% 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 candidate:
- 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 an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
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.
Name: Luke Whish-Wilson
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Hellyer Community Health Nursing and Home Care Service
Phone number: (03) 6477 7355
Email address: luke.whish-wilson@ths.tas.gov.au
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