Registered Nurse (509910L65)
The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and provides tertiary paediatric services for infants, children and young people across the state. The Paediatric Service provides specialist inpatient and outpatient care for children and young people with a broad range of health needs, working in partnership with families, carers and community services to achieve positive health outcomes.
The Paediatric team is a multidisciplinary service committed to delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred care. Our nurses work collaboratively with medical, allied health and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement and evaluate care that meets the individual needs of children and their families.
The Role
The Registered Nurse Grade 3–4 provides safe, quality and clinically appropriate nursing care to infants, children and young people in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role is responsible for delivering care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with children, young people, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide compassionate, family-centred care that supports the health, wellbeing and developmental needs of paediatric patients.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a safe care environment.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, promoting open communication, collaboration and a positive team culture.
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, research and evidence-based practice initiatives within the Paediatric Service.
- Support education and professional development of patients, families, students and colleagues through teaching, supervision and preceptorship.
- Participate in activities that promote child safety, safeguarding and the wellbeing of children and young people in line with Department of Health expectations.
You will need
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice[1].
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence based practice in the practice setting.
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, full time and part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period up to 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
$80,524 to $109,175 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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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.
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 a Registered Nurse
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children 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:
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.
Ruth Wilson
Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatric Services
(03) 6348 7903
ruth.wilson@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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