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The Team
- The Smithton District Hospital (SDH) and Community Health Centre are small sized sub-acute public hospital located in Smithton Tasmania which services the whole Circular Head region with a catchment population of 8000 people.
- Smithton Community services provide a 7 day a week daytime service, providing care to clients in their own home and within the clinic.
- Smithton Community Services is a small close-knit team of health professional which operate out of the Smithton District Hospital to provide care to clients either in their own home or through Community Nursing clinics at the hospital.
The Role
- Assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of resources to ensure optimal patient care.
- Ensure the maintenance of effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to promote patient/client care delivery.
- Provide a high level of clinical knowledge and skill to ensure clinical standards and policies and procedures to promote a patient focused model of care according to best practice principles
You will need:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Driver's licence
- current working with children and working with Vulnerable People registration
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 48 hours per fortnight, commencing 5 July 2026.
*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
$109,767 to $115,813 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.
Regional Allowances
- Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%
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 $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
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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Current Registration to Work with Children Registration
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.
*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: Sharan McLaren
Position: Director of Nursing - Smithton District Hospital
Phone number: (03) 6478 9520
Email address: sharan.mclaren@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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