The Team:
The Team at the Department of Health Tasmania works collaboratively to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care within extended care settings. As an Extended Care Assistant, the team plays a vital role in supporting patients with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The team works closely with nurses, allied health professionals, and families to ensure safe, compassionate, and culturally respectful care, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and multidisciplinary workplace focused on recovery, continuity of care, and improved health outcomes.
The Role:
Under the supervision of the relevant nursing staff on duty, and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, the Extended Care Assistant will:
- Assist patients of the Whittle Palliative Care Unit with personal care needs, as directed by nursing staff.
- Assist with care needs of the patient and families who are being cared for at end of life on Whittle Ward.
- In consultation with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and/or the Registered Nurse, will assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of a range of diversional therapy programs to assist with daily living.
You will need to:
- Assist the NUM/Registered Nurse to design, implement and evaluate a range of diversional therapy programs that assist the patients with daily living.
- Assist nursing staff with manual handling, ensuring to comply with safe manual handling techniques and/or the operational instructions of lifting equipment.
- Under the direction of nursing staff, assist in the activities of daily living for patient, including showering, toileting, grooming and feeding.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Two permanent full time shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
One permanent part time shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 22.8 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:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- 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:
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: Anna Nicholas
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)
Phone number: (03) 6166 2800
Email address: anna.j.nicholas@ths.tas.gov.au
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