Enrolled Nurse (508629)

Job Description:

The role:

• Deliver evidenced based care in accordance with the nursing care plan under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse/midwife.
  
  
• Contribute to the development of patient/client nursing care plans, the evaluation of care and healthcare information in collaboration with the registered nurse/midwife.
  
  
• Participate in decision making with the multidisciplinary team to achieve planned patient outcomes.
  
  
• Assist in the collection of comprehensive clinical data from the patient/client and/or family.

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

The team:

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIU) and broader Mental Health Department (MHD) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and patient focused workplace, with a supportive and collaborative team, and we are looking to add to our nursing crew. Our Enrolled Nurses are an integral and valued component of our team, who play a vital role in the planning and implementing of patient care.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*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 and part time vacancies.

Location:

Psychiatry – Royal Hobart Hospital

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Salary:

$64,991 to $69,835 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 2% based on qualification type

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $750 per annum

• 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 an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Enrolled Nurse (SMHS) G2.docx
• Generic Enrolled Nurse (SMHS) G2.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" 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:

• 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 (Contact Officer)

Stuart Beard

Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Phone: 0438 313 601
E-mail: [email protected]

Important information

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