Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Northwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

109175.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Child health, Family health, Primary health care, Early intervention, Developmental assessments, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Evidence-based practice, Patient care, Safety systems, Health assessment, Clinical documentation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/384/ProviderAsset/scribble/6f5d120b-ca72-4a71-817d-01a72b826d50.png] The Child Health and Parenting Service is seeking suitable candidates to join our dynamic team, providing high‑quality services to families with children under five. Two positions are available: one based on King Island, and one based on the West Coast of Tasmania, encompassing Queenstown, Rosebery, Zeehan, Strahan and surrounding areas. The Team: The Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) provide important health and wellbeing services for families across Tasmania with children aged 0-5. The service promotes the healthy development and wellbeing of children, providing growth and developmental assessments, health-focused early intervention, referrals and connections with other early childhood service providers. Learn more about the team and the fabulous service we are providing from our colleague: Sally Hayes | Little Tasmanian [https://littletasmanian.com.au/stories/sally-hayes/] Monday to Friday - Day Work - No Public Holidays. The Role: The CHaPS support families as they transition into parenthood, enhancing parental confidence and capacity, and providing information and services focused on building relationships between children and parents/care givers. * Nursing Care: assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care in collaboration with individuals/groups, families and communities. * Teamwork: interact effectively with clients’ families and other professionals to facilitate the provision of optimum child-centred health care. * Excellence in Practice: active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence-based practice. * Learning Culture: identify and meet client goals in partnership with clients and their families/significant others. * Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training. You will need: 1. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of client care in child and family health nursing and in line with legal requirements and the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse. 2. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the principles of primary health care and the ability to apply these in child and family health nursing. 3. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Multiple Positions Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up 53.7 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. (Queenstown) Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. (King Island) *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 (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. 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: * District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family (King Island) * Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $4,062 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10% Benefits available to eligible candidates: * Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 * Current Working with Children Registration * Current Driver’s Licence Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Holds a recognised child and family health nursing qualification, or is working towards same 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: * Registered Nurse - Child and Family Health Nurse G3-4 WWCR.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtVj-lrp4EdVy0xLX6J-vxNXizlqrsUsWDeEzOLfahbHdMu3b9bpViqBfFIu5Cv4ClJrHvDL5Es3CcbxbtnY8LhGokJRMhNNDIiu7FvXp1ZtUnGM_wF-MPBspmophHZXZik-MfVSVrz7qQeHviMcHAQg%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. Alison Hillman Nurse Unit Manager, CHaPS North West 0419 344 763 alison.hillman@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. 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Responsibilities

The role involves providing high-quality health and wellbeing services to families with children under five, including developmental assessments and early intervention. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support parents and caregivers in building healthy relationships and enhancing parental confidence.