Registered Nurse (526348)

The Team:

The Hospitals North Sexual Assault and Forensic Medicine Examination (SAFE) Service provides a 24-hour, 7 days per week response to adults and children with an alleged sexual assault or family/domestic violence incident.

The team consists of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Nurse Consultants who have completed the required training, with support from suitably trained medical officers in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. 

The SAFE team is part of Hospitals North Women's and Children's Services who support ongoing professional development and offer free Clinical Supervision within work time.

The Role:

This fixed term Registered Nurse - SANE Student position supports the clinician to gain clinical experience while they are undertaking an accredited SANE training course.

The Registered Nurse - SANE Student works under the direct supervision of a SANE during this training period. 

You will need: 

• To be willing to take part in on-call work 
• Be willing to undertake an accredited Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course.

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, casual, shift worker position, working as and when required, for a period of approximately 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