Nurse Practitioner - Community Rapid Response Service (522604L1)
The Team
Community Rapid Response Service - North (ComRRS-N) is a Nurse Practitioner led, General Practitioner (GP) referred hospital avoidance service within the Department of Health's Primary Health North. The team provides rapid assessment and short-term, hospital-level care for patients in their own homes or residential aged care homes helping to avoid hospital presentations and admissions within the Launceston region.
Our small experienced multidisciplinary team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, with backgrounds across intensive care, emergency, general practice, remote area nursing and primary health. We work collaboratively with GP's, hospital teams, Ambulance Tasmania and community providers to provide safe, coordinated, person-centred care. Operating seven days a week, we are committed to being trusted, responsive and flexible, providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
The Role
As a Nurse Practitioner within ComRRS-N, you will practise with a high degree of clinical autonomy, applying advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills to deliver acute care in the community. You will collaborate with GP's, medical specialists, community nursing services, pharmacists and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. Within an experienced and supportive team, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight, supporting safe, evidence based practice and positive patient outcomes.
You will need
- Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Extensive clinical experience and advanced nursing expertise within a primary health care, community health or similar practice environment.
- Current Driver's Licence.
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 appointment
Fixed term part time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing 31 January 2027 until 20 June 2027.
*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
$148,470 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
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: Meredith Prestwood
Position: Nurse Practitioner Team Lead - Community Rapid Response Service
Phone number: 0438 395 023
Email address: meredith.prestwood@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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