Assistant in Nursing

The role:

• In accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements and the attached Assistant in Nursing/Assistant in Midwifery - Workplace Guidelines, the Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery (AIN/AIM) provides nursing care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN), and within the direction and supervision of the RN or Enrolled Nurse (EN), in accordance with the nursing care plan.
• This role may vary slightly depending on the area in which the AIN/AIM works.

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, shift-worker position working as and when required, commencing from as soon as possible for a twelve month period

*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: $63,092 - $68,940 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 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Certificate in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or

2. Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation); or

3. Is currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first year clinical practice placement; or

4. A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement

*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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current First Aid Certificate

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. 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.

Statement of Duties

• Assistant in Nursing-Midwifery (AIN-AIM) G1 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Assistant in Nursing-Midwifery (AIN-AIM) G1 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

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

For more information 

James Rigby

Position: Nurse Manager IOC
Phone: 0409 795 ***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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