Registered Nurse - Correctional Primary Health Services

The Registered Nurse - Correctional Primary Health Services:

• Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients'/clients', their families and other health professionals.

The Role * In collaboration with members of the healthcare team plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care.

• Practice in accordance with the NMBA codes and guidelines for Registered Nurses/midwives.
• Interact effectively and appropriately with patients'/clients' families and other health team members to facilitate the provision of optimum patient/client care.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
• Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence based practice.
• Identify and meet educational needs of patients'/clients' and their families/significant others.

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

• Great roster patterns for full and part time staff
• Opportunity for advancement in primary and mental health care and to work autonomously in a unit supportive of nursing led initiatives
• Our staff enjoy free on-site parking, a 6.5% correctional allowance and access to salary packaging.

Details of AppointmentPlease note there are multiple opportunities available:Multiple permanent full time and part time shift-worker positions working up to 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: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum. + 11% Employer superannuation contribution + 6.5% correctional allowance on top of the salaried amountYou'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

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
• 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 NurseThe 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.

How to ApplyApply 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 DocumentsWe 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 DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationSimon KittoPosition: Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone: 03 6166 1244
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