Registered Nurse - Community (Relief) (502566L41)

The Team:

Mersey-Leven Community Health Nursing and Home Care service (MLCHN& HCS) operates within a primary Health framework to deliver nursing and home care services to clients within our catchment area. Our catchment area covers from Ulverstone in the west, to Bakers Beach in the East and South to Lorinna and Moina. 

Nursing care includes medication assistance, management of chronic and complex wounds (including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy), management of venous access devices (PIVC/CVAD), indwelling and suprapubic catheter changes and management, palliative care (including syringe driver management), post-acute care following discharge from hospital and medication management including support and management of medication via various routes and devices. 

Mersey-Leven Community Health Nursing and Home Care Service is an integrated team who support each other. We are professional and respectful in the workplace. We are a social group of staff and enjoy our achievements, birthdays, Christmas celebrations. We aim to maintain a positive work culture, so please read and adhere to the THS Code of Conduct and demonstrate the CARE values of the THS. 

The Role:

The Devonport Community Health Centre are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. 

The Registered Nurse – Community:

• Consistent with ongoing experience strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals within the defined community practice area. 

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, full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 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. 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

• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
• 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.