Enrolled Nurse (506172L2)
Live and work where others holiday
About the role
About the successful candidate
- Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and the delivery of safe, evidence based care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
- Effective assessment, problem solving and organisational skills in a clinical setting.
- A collaborative approach and commitment to providing respectful, person-centred care.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
Details of appointment
- Permanent
- Full time - 76 hours per fortnight
- Shift worker (fully rotational)
*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
$73,109 to $80,524 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 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.
Regional Allowances:
- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family.
- Remote Professional Development Allowance of $4,062 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%.
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:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Working with Aged Care/Commonwealth Home Support Program Check.
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.
More information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Mary Bushby
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre
Phone number: (03) 6359 2122
Email address: mary.bushby@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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