Registered Nurse (502169L34)
- Tasmania Government
- Australia, Tas
- Jan 7, 2025
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Job Description:
The Role:
Are you intrigued by the idea of exploring Emergency Nursing, but not quite prepared to commit to it permanently?
The Emergency Department at North West Regional Hospital are seeking motivated RNs who would like to come and experience the ED and have the opportunity to enrol in the Emergency Department Transition Program (EDTP).
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will contribute to the health outcomes of your patients through excellence in practice, fostering a learning culture, excellent communication skills and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Emergency Department Transition Program (EDTP)
The NWRH ED offers the opportunity to be enrolled in the Emergency Transitions to Practice program (EDTP). EDTP is a 6-month program that aims to prepare you and advance your clinical skills and knowledge in relation to emergency nursing. Upon successful completion you will be eligible for a unit of credit toward a Post Graduate Emergency Nursing degree with University of Tasmania. You can complete the EDTP without enrolling for further post-graduate study.
The program consists of:
- Six paid study days
- Resource Package – which contains readings, resources, and information about each topic. Here you will also find worksheets for completion (we will work through many of these in the study days.)
- Skills competency workbook – required to be signed off as you get exposure to different types of patients
- Case study – there is a verbal presentation and a written component to submit.
- Learning packages for completion
Erin Quirke is currently the Acting Nurse Educator for this course so please feel free to email [email protected] should you require any more information.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, shift worker positions available, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from February 2025 until November 2025.
*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: $78,179 to $105,995 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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 $99,455 - $105,995 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Anna Lyrstedt
Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department
Phone: (03) 6493 6337
Email: [email protected]
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