Registered Nurse (Relief) (504350) (Flinders Island Multi-purpose Centre)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Role:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals

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

The Hospital/Site/Area/Team:

• This position offers excellent work life balance to not only enjoy work but to get out and explore the beautiful Flinders Island and surrounds.
• We have an excellent team of friendly and welcoming staff who work closely together to provide high quality care
• The FIMPC offers you the ability to stretch yourself over many nursing disciplines. We cover emergency, acute and residential care within our 15 bed facility

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, casual, shift work position working as and when required, commencing from 30 June 2022 until 29 June 2024.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $67,982- $93.964 pro rata per annum + 10% superannuation + access to 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• District Allowances of up to $2385.25 per annum for a family
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,533 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Base Salary: $67,982- $93.964 pro rata, per annum
• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $87,970 - $93,964 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
      
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (October 2021) HR.pdf
• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (October 2021) HR.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Alanna Cowley

Position: Nurse Unit Manager of Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
Phone: (03) 6359 0217
E-mail: alanna.cowley@ths.tas.gov.au

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