Nurse Unit Manager - Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (526672)

The role:

The Nurse Unit Manager of the Rapid Assessment Medical Unit

• Provides leadership to the Rapid Assessment Medical Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).  
• Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical care and management of the Rapid Assessment Medical Unit patients; and
• Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material and financial resources for service delivery within the Rapid Assessment Medical Unit.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit is an engaging and energetic, short stay medical ward. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional multidisciplinary care, our supportive environment and our promotion of learning and leadership. We provide care to a wide-ranging variety of general medical conditions and situations which require high level skills and critical thinking. 

• Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development.
• Hobart Offers world Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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: $126,411 - $132,325 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. 

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 
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum 
• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

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

1. Identification check
2. 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

Applicant Guide

For more information contact - 

Kayler Gadd

Phone: 6166 6747
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Acute Medical Services
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

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