The Role

• Works within the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) standards for practice and a Transition to Practice framework to embed clinical and professional competencies, in a supported and development focussed context of clinical practice.
• Is individually accountable for clinical knowledge, further education and working within the scope of practice determined by their experience and skills.
• Delivers quality and compassionate person-centred care that ensures the wellbeing, safety, values and clinical care needs of the patient/client are met.

You will need:

• Current knowledge and understanding of the NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards of Practice and the ability to apply these to the role and context of Transition to Practice Enrolled Nurse.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to maintain written documentation and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver person-centred nursing care in the practice setting that reflects the individualised needs of patients/clients and their families and evaluate care outcomes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Multiple fixed term, part time, shift worker positions, working between 48 to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from November for approximately twelve (12) months.

*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.

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 

• 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
• Current Driver’s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as
  determined by individual position requirements)
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as
  determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as an
  enrolled nurse
• Less than two years since completion of Enrolled Nurse qualifications for
  registration

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: 

• Generic Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice G2.PDF

Application Guide: 

• Applicant Guide.docx

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.

Sonia Gallahar 
Nurse Manager 
NMRU_South@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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