Registered Nurse (506650L7)

The Team:

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.

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 part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 32 hours per fortnight, 2 February 2025 until 31 January 2026.

*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 of an additional salary allowance of 4%

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.

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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide,