At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional nursing care and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Company: Department of Health Tasmania, committed to excellence in community healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Flexible casual position with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the Tasmanian community while enjoying stunning natural beauty.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with a current Driver’s Licence.
The predicted salary is between 109175 - 109175 $ per year.
The George Town Hospital team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The CN is accountable to and works under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager/Team Leader and/or Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Nurse Specialist and receives guidance and support from other senior experienced Registered Nurses and health professionals for initiating, implementing, and evaluating quality nursing care.
You will need to:
- In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care.
- Interact effectively with patients’/clients’ families and other health team members to facilitate the provision of optimum patient/client care.
- Be actively involved in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care, which may include participation in research and evidence‑based practice.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months; hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants 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 Packaging: 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. Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%.
Benefits available to eligible candidates include:
- 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.
Essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Registered Nurse in George Town employer: Tasmanian Government
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