Registered Nurse - Oncology MDPU (516932L10)

The Team:

The Oncology - Medical Day Procedure Unit is an 8-chair satellite unit of the Northern Cancer Service, providing outpatient Medical Oncology and Haematology Services to the community of the North and North West region of Tasmania. The unit delivers support and clinical care to patients with cancer, along with supporting patients requiring infusion therapy for non-oncological conditions.

You will join a team of highly specialised nursing staff with a focus on clinical excellence and have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our supportive and motivated team located in the Oncology/Medical Day Procedure Unit at the Mersey Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

The ideal Registered Nurse will:

• Be competent in vascular access
• Have ADAC competencies, or a willingness to learn
• Be a critical thinker with good patient assessment skills 

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

Why Tasmania

It's different here!

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you. both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness - our Tasmanian-ness - is amongst our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special Place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible. 

*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

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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.

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-employment check.

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