Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Northwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

73138.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Delegated Nursing Care, Supervision, Care Planning, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Numeracy, Manual Handling, Infection Control, Privacy, Confidentiality, Acute Care

Industry

Description

The Team: The Casual Pool covers the staffing requirements within the North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospitals. The assistant in nursing role is essential to the wards running smoothly. Working in a coordinated role with the Registered Nurses on the ward to ensure patients are safe and supported during their stay. The Role: * Deliver nursing care as delegated by the RN, under the supervision of an RN or EN, according to the nursing care plan and within the scope of the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines. * Work with the RN and/or EN in establishing priorities for patient/client care delivery. * Maintain healthcare knowledge and skills in accordance with the Assistant in Nursing – Workplace Guidelines and competencies required under a Certificate III qualification, through participation in relevant staff education activities. You will need: 1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required. 2. Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment. 3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures. 5. Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months. 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 casual vacancies. Salary: $66,935 to $73,138 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. 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. * 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: * Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or * Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation); or * Is currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first year clinical practice placement; or * A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement * Current Working with Children Registration Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current First Aid Certificate 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: * Assistant in Nursing G1 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtWOEWo47shmtFFdOgglsspaso1DTB0qoIxvf8oeMWpNOc1Vh6_dzGWilpErmouAzEE_KL2FyhWQ-PZhinAL-fz4Au1JWKAb8PcFkLOOV-W7McgvKx9IgFu9arqeRUd6oYay8vegHs-9usXZrg3D4PJw%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt7xNC1zRepzGVOcuhit-x_X05VsmEKgKgv-f7xtnolffFPr1YTeLthzIcS-4Y5fbPyNCErFrLa6BCdWj60jsHOaCgvyn3x2vO4WcUfx125gCEhtM0JPoEm2cdK_roMhjKfg7hWut2Bpw3UmYgtxQhXA%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. Jonathan Weeks Acting Manager - Relief Pool NWRH Phone: (03) 6464 1014 Email: jonathan.weeks@ths.tas.gov.au [jonathan.weeks@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 Assistant in Nursing role is crucial for smooth ward operations, working in coordination with Registered Nurses to ensure patient safety and support during their stay. Responsibilities include delivering nursing care as delegated by the RN, maintaining knowledge and skills according to workplace guidelines and competencies.