Registered Nurse (Relief) (504321)

The Team:

The Deloraine District Hospital is a 20 bed Acute care facility that includes Palliative Care and General Medical Care. The Hospital coordinates the delivery of a broad range of community and allied services within the Meander Valley. We strive to deliver personalised care in a calm, welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude. Our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Meander Valley community. 

The Role:

• In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Contribute to the Maintenace 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.
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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, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 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: $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

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance