AddressFamily Planning Tasmania in Launceston is looking for one or more new Registered Nurse to play a vital role in a small team of dedicated staff providing essential Sexual and reproductive health services in the North of Tasmania.
Our Clinic Nurses work collaboratively with Medical Practitioners to deliver high quality Sexual and reproductive health care to those people accessing Family Planning Tasmania clinics.
Key services provided by our Clinic Nurses include cervical screening, STI screening, pregnancy options discussions, medication termination of pregnancy appointments, assisting with IUD procedures, infection control, communicating results and recalls and providing telephone advice.
Sexual health rights are at the core of everything we do at Family Planning Tasmania. We strongly believe that accessing quality Sexual and reproductive healthcare and education is a fundamental human right.
Family Planning Tasmania supports over 16,000 patients a year to improve their Sexual and reproductive health through its state-wide clinics in Glenorchy, Launceston and Burnie. The staff and Board of Family Planning Tasmania are committed to providing services in a manner that recognises the rights of individuals to be consistently treated with a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, considerate manner, respecting their right to privacy and confidentiality.
Why work at Family Planning Tasmania?
- Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Tasmanians: over 60% of our clients are either young, living with disability, Tasmanian Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse or living on low incomes.
- Work as part of a great team in a collegial and supportive environment with state-wide nursing and medical advice and leadership available.
About you
Our ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse, ideally with midwifery or women's health experience but we're happy to provide training and education for the right person. A desired attribute would be a qualification in Sexual and reproductive health (SRH)
We're looking for one or more part time nurses to each work between 1-3 days a week (we're currently open from 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri) in Launceston
You must have:
- A Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA with minimum 2 years post registration nursing experience
- Excellent primary care consultation skills with patients and an ability to reassure and care for people who are feeling at their most vulnerable.
- Qualified in cervical screening or committed to obtaining certification within 6 months (sponsorship available)
Culture & Benefits
A career with FPT will offer you rewarding experiences in a reputable not-for-profit organisation providing essential services to Tasmanians. Our values are of leadership, research and evidence, advocacy, accessibility, social justice, honesty and ethical behaviour, drive and accountability, openness and respect, collaboration and trust.
To ensure our employees feel valued and empowered we provide the following employee benefits:
- Salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income
- Free, confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program
- No out of hours or unsociable hours
We strive to better serve our clients. FPT is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients and communities.
We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.
Salary
The salary for the role is $42.84 an hour (permanent), increasing once additional cervical screening and Sexual and reproductive health qualifications are completed.
Next steps
To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Clinical Services Manager Karen Brooks on *******@fpt.asn.au for a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria.
All applications must include a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description
Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 5th July 2024.
