Registered Nurse (506650L10)

Beaconsfield District Health Service:

• We are located in the historical town of Beaconsfield, a scenic 45 minutes’ drive from Launceston. National Parks, beaches and historical sites are all within a short drive from the town.
• You will find, Beaconsfield District Health Service is known for its welcoming environment, with strong teamwork and positive attitudes.
• Beaconsfield District Health Service provides care to a complex patient cohort, Respite clients, Aged Care residents, Emergency presentations and sub-acute clients.

The Role: 

As the Registered Nurse you would be expected to attend group handover and bedside handover, you may be expected to allocate residents and patient to other nurses on shift. 

• You will be required to check S8 and S4 medication with other nursing staff.
• You will be required to attend to ADLS for the residents and patients.
• You will attend to the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Complete Doctor rounds.
• Follow up results for pathology, organise referrals for physiotherapy, occupation therapy, speech therapy etc.
• Complete assessments as needed is a timely manner.
• Document in the progress notes as required.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Take direction from senior staff and Nurse Unit Manager.

The Registered Nurse:

Is responsible to and receives guidance and support from the Nurse Unit Manager/Nurse Manager and other senior experienced Registered Nurses for initiating, implementing and evaluating quality nursing and midwifery care. Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations. Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

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:

Permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 27 hours per fortnight, commencing 01 May 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 per annum (Pro rata). 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. 

Regional Allowances:<