Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

109175.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Emergency nursing, Acute nursing, Clinical assessment, Palliative care, Chronic disease management, Critical thinking, Emergency response, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Patient communication, Infection prevention, Incident reporting, Clinical deterioration recognition

Industry

Government Administration

Description

St Marys Community Health Centre and Tasmania’s North-East: St Marys is nestled in the Fingal Valley in Tasmania’s North-East, approximately 90 minutes' drive from Launceston, and just 10 minutes from the vast and unspoilt beaches of the beautiful East Coast. St Marys is within easy reach of several National Parks and world class mountain bike trails. St Marys Community Health Centre has an emergency room and 8 inpatient beds. The centre offers emergency, sub-acute and palliative care and a range of community and outpatient services which include community nursing, home help, an adult day centre, physiotherapy, social work, and child health. Other allied health services visit regularly. The Tasmanian Lymphedema Centre is also based at the facility. Medical services are provided in conjunction with our co-located GP practice operated by Ochre Health. Our 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 Role: The Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering safe, person-centred, and holistic nursing care within the unique rural context of St Marys Community Health Centre. Working across emergency and inpatient acute, subacute and palliative care, the RN provides comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and THS policies. The role is integral to maintaining high-quality clinical services in a multipurpose facility, ensuring timely response to patient needs, supporting chronic disease management, and providing first-line emergency care for local community presentations. The RN contributes to multidisciplinary teamwork, facilitates effective communication with patients and families, and supports the coordination of care within the broader health service network. The Registered Nurse actively participates in quality and safety initiatives, incident reporting, infection prevention and professional development, while also supporting and guiding ENs, support staff and students. The role upholds THS values and fosters a safe, culturally respectful, and inclusive environment that meets the health needs of the St Marys community. You will need: * Demonstrated clinical competence across emergency and acute nursing, with the ability to independently assess, plan and deliver evidence-based care in a rural multipurpose setting. * Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and engage respectfully with patients, families and the broader community. * Sound critical thinking and emergency response capability, with the ability to recognise and escalate clinical deterioration, prioritise care, and manage unscheduled presentations in a small rural health environment. 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 (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. *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. 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: * 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 $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 [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] 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, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: * Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (July 2023) CSU (8).docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtKTNTtBLV6ZYvJF6wMPOgciXkzCE4TRUI9UtX8r0KN40kS5dYeKJf3kWzMT7Dgk2IZMeta7tx9oS2Kn0hpMMxxQV04RstpkZeYZEbp0xgguf7p_kMV_S40jRyjYKnxX0iOgrU_CZG2GzGV38W6VC4Yg%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtQCJxIMAQDjQjP0EmN1xW3jtMvo6gBuJ6vKwkoIosOmZ31VtPfzfJBEhreMo2SxDNitTJFfL7S8z46Lkz_TzxTtE2JalHdAUF4mKXtKSRfIGv2r0cwS7yomnFiP7LkjPeGRXXLwrIhsknFDsbbDZyEQ%7e%7e] How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. *applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Rachel Owen Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: 6387 5555 Email address: rachel.owen@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 Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] 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). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse delivers safe, person-centred, and holistic nursing care across emergency, inpatient, subacute, and palliative settings. They contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork, maintain high-quality clinical services, and support the coordination of care within the rural health network.