Address Why Tasmania?
It’s different here.
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to fill the role of Clinical Nurse Educator - West Coast to:
Facilitate and support the educational needs and development of the West Coast workforce.
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate education programs and activities within the West Coast District Hospital (WCDH), including sub-acute inpatients, Emergency First Response Unit (EFRU), Residential Aged Care and Community Services based at Rosebery Community Health Centre (RCHC).
Applicants should possess the relevant skills and experience to hit the ground running, and work with the Primary Health North West Leadership and Management team under the leadership and guidance of the DON West Coast.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
As a unit of the Tasmanian Health Service, Primary Health North West are focused on providing exceptional services to our consumers across our District Hospital and Community Health Services. Our team work together to deliver quality clinical outcomes and exceptional patient care.
The West Coast District Hospital:
The West Coast District Hospital provides Queenstown and surrounding communities with access to quality health services including a 24 hour Emergency First Response Unit, 9 Sub-Acute inpatient beds with a palliative care suite and a co-located 16 bed Residential Aged Care facility. Visiting Services also attend the West Coast such as Radiology, Diabetes Clinic, Physiotherapy, Obstetrics and Midwifery Clinic and Podiatry.
The Rosebery Community Health Centre:A range of community services are also provided from the hospital including Community Health Nursing, Home Care Packages, Home Help/Personal Care, Home Maintenance and Adult Day Centre.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing from April 2024 to April 2025
*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: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount + access to salary packaging + allowances.
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:
Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,533 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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 Driver’s Licence
Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People with current NDIS endorsement.
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.
*As required by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.
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
515292, 527327, 527328 CNE - District Hospitals G6 (July 2023) CSU (2).pdf
515292, 527327, 527328 CNE - District Hospitals G6 (July 2023) CSU (1).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.
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 (Contact Officer)
Amanda Coulson
Phone: 03 6495 1550Position: Director of Nursing - Health WestE-mail: amanda.coulson@ths.tas.gov.au
Important information
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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details
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