Registered Nurse (Relief) (504180)
Tasmanian GovernmentAbout the role
The Team:
The NESMH is in Scottsdale and provides clinical care to the people living and visiting the Dorset municipality. This hospital is an 18 bed subacute hospital with a three-bed emergency department. There is one palliative care bed in the hospital which allows patients to have their end of life close to their family.
This position works as part of the clinical team at NESMH in Scottsdale. The Registered Nurse provides clinical care to subacute inpatients and anyone presenting to the ED. There is a Medical Officer on call who provides additional care when required. There is allied health support of physio, social worker and radiographer.
Other services provided by the hospital include Community Nursing and Home Help.
The Role:
- The RN position will be part of the clinical team. This position is supported by Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants. As the senior clinician on site, the RN should possess the following skills.
- A minimum of 6 months experience in an acute or subacute clinical setting.
- Clinical skills relevant for sub acute inpatients and ED presentations.
- Work as part of the clinical team providing supervision and guidance to the ENs and HCAs
Details of appointment:
- Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing 1 February 2026 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: $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.
Regional Allowances
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%
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
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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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