The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:

• Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and committed nurse who is looking for a working environment that is supportive, team focussed, development focussed and high performing?

Then we encourage you to apply for a position in the Close Observation Unit at the Mersey Community Hospital.

The Close Observation Unit (COU) at the Mersey Community Hospital is a 6 bed Level 2 COU, providing level 2 Critical care and High Acuity services to the North West region of Tasmania.

COU has a wonderful staff culture which is centred around team building and providing great patient care. COU upholds the organisations values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence and has established 8 pillars that underpin the unit.

OUR PILLARS

| Striving for Excellence | Patient Focussed | Evidence Based Practice | Team Focussed |

| Empowerment & Advocacy | Clinical Care | Development & Mentorship | Leadership & Governance |

OUR PILLARS

| Striving for Excellence | Patient Focussed | Evidence Based Practice | Team Focussed |

| Empowerment & Advocacy | Clinical Care | Development & Mentorship | Leadership & Governance |

OUR PATIENTS

| Sepsis | Single organ failure | DKA | AMI | Cardiac Failure | Acute Pulmonary Oedema |

Arrythmia management | Respiratory failure | Non-invasive ventilation | CVA

| Metabolic & Respiratory acidosis management | Gastro|General|ENT surgical management |

OUR TESTAMONIALS “I have been in COU for two months now - I transferred for a change as I was burnt out. I am enjoying my time in this 6 bed unit and would encourage anyone to apply! Hayley, the NUM, is very approachable and the team made my transition very easy. I have never worked in a place where morale is so high, and the employees are so well supported. I genuinely look forward to coming in to work.” “COU is the most cohesive, friendly, supportive team of nurses I have ever worked with! You can feel the ‘happy vibes’ as you walk into the unit. I love being able to work some shifts here.” “Our secret weapon is team work and respect for each other” “COU is a positive and inclusive group aimed at promoting the best nursing outcomes for higher acuity patients. New staff in COU have a unique opportunity to be well supported by experienced staff while developing critical thinking and clinical skills. Staff are encouraged and nurtured in a small and personal setting to develop knowledge and skills via preceptorship and education.”

In COU we believe that our staff are the cornerstone of the unit. We actively team build, support and care for one another and the leadership team emphasise the importance of this. COU also places value on rewarding and recognising each other and has a reward and recognition program for staff that enables people to recognise the wonderful skill, knowledge, gifts and talents of others in the unit. The reward and recognition program is centred around the COU pillars.

We believe COU has many great qualities that make it a great place to work, grow and lead and we look forward to having you join our leadership team.

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 permanent full time and part time, shift-worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.

*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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $103,466 - $109,165 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

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.

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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

• Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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. In your application, please include how your experience, skills and knowledge relates to one or more of the COU Pillars mentioned above.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

Danielle Rigby

Position: A/Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6478 5369
E-mail:

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