Enrolled Nurse in Launceston

The Tasmanian Health Service, John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit seeks experienced Enrolled Nurses for a 20-bed specialised rehabilitation unit situated a short distance away from the main campus of LGH. John L Grove rehabilitation is based on the social model of care where transition to premorbid or alternative lifestyle is a priority when planning, implementing, and evaluating the overall care of a patient.

The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team (MDT) at John L Grove consists of registered and Enrolled Nurses, operational staff, various allied health professionals, pharmacist, and medical registrar. The Rehabilitation physician guides and directs the medical care of the patients in this unit.

The Enrolled Nurse at John L Grove rehabilitation unit collaborates with MDT to plan, implement, and evaluate high quality, rehabilitation focused and patient centred care to patients with various rehabilitation needs.

You will need:

• Sound knowledge of the principles of nursing care, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

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

Details of appointment:

• Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 32 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: $73,109 to $80,524 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% 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:

• 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.
• The Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.

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 an Enrolled Nurse.
• Holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines.
• Other eligibility outlined in the application guide.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sukhpal Kaur
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: 03 6777 4190
Email address: sukhpal.kaur@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.