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 Registered Nurse in Outpatient Clinics:

• Works closely with our administrative and nursing team to deliver safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals
• Has opportunity to work directly with our patients in the department, as well as provide support to the many patients awaiting care on our waiting lists
• Has opportunity to cover leave in specialised nursing areas such as Stomal therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Paediatric Outpatient clinics
• Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Who are we looking for?

• Do you like to work in a fast paced environment and have excellent time management skills?
• Do you enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team to create a smooth patient journey?
• Are you looking for a change from shift work?

We could be the place for you!

The team:

This role will work as part of the Outpatient Clinics team at the North West Regional Hospital.

The Outpatient Department at the North West Regional Hospital has 14 consulting rooms. We offer general medical, surgical, gynaecology, orthopaedic, respiratory, paediatric, stomal therapy, cardiology, cardiac rehab neurology, neurosurgical, dermatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, gerontology, nephrology, staff health, immunology and various procedure clinics and nurse led clinics. The team consists of administrative staff, nursing (EN and RN), graduate nurses, CNCs, Nurse Practitioner, and technicians. The environment is fast paced, ever changing and requires excellent time management skills on all levels.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join the team

*notwithstanding hours may 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: $75,902 to $102,908 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

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
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• 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.

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.

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