Enrolled Nurse (509404)

Job Description:

The Role:

The Enrolled Nurse

• Provides direct patient centred nursing care to assigned patients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

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

The Team:

Situated in the newly developed K Block facility K9 East is an exciting and engaging area of clinical practice. We take pride in our care of the diverse range of surgical specialty patients encompassing the following specialties - Orthopaedics, Urology, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Tasmanian Burns Unit, Ophthalmology, Ear Nose & Throat, Oral Maxillary Facial.

We have a strong multidisciplinary focus and look forward to welcoming you to our supportive team environment.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP

*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.

Base Salary: $63,083 - $69,835 per annum + 10.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• 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 G2 (June 2022) HR22.pdf
• Generic Enrolled Nurse G2 (June 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

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

How to Apply

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:

• 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 (Contact Officer)

Debbie Virth

Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 0400 851 864
E-mail: [email protected]

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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