Registered Nurse (Relief) (504321)

The Team:

At Deloraine District Hospital we strive to demonstrate the 'Excellence Together' values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every time - in our work.  We do this by:

• delivering personalised care in a calm, welcoming and warm environment 
• being innovative and having a ‘can do’ attitude
• supporting each other to grow and to develop skills in the unique district hospital setting 
• making a real difference for our patients/clients and their families

The Role:

• In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Contribute to the maintenance and promotion of a safe work environment.
• Understand and adhere to relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a strong team approach and positive culture.
• Contribute to the review and development and revision of documentation relating to nursing based best practice in the defined practice area.
• Participate and contribute to a learning environment, through continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

You will need 

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. 
• Current knowledge of, and ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registered Nurse standards of practice.
• Display sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.
• Ability to undertake patient / client education in the practice setting, together with a commitment to participate in ongoing professional development.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months. 

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.

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. 

Regional Allowances

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4% 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-emp