• Job Description

  Req#: 1116168

  The role:

  • Assist staff with general patient care and supervision.
  • Assist staff making and changing beds; toileting, showering or bathing for non-ambulatory, heavy or physically compromised patients.
  • Participate in appropriate training and staff development activities, mandatory training including performance development and planning.
  • Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.

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

  The Team:

  • Spencer Clinic Inpatient Unit is sited within the THS North West, Burnie Campus.
  • We are a 19 bed Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit with one Attendant rostered per shift
  • The Attendant staff will work within a well-supported team assisting with care & safety of patients

  Details of Appointment

  Fixed term casual, shift-worker position working as and when required, commencing from ASAP for two years.

  *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: $65,236 to $68,925 per annum, pro rata . Plus 11% superannuation contribution

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

  Eligibility:

  Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  1. Current Driver’s Licence

  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:

  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences

  1. Identification check
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

  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

  • Generic Attendant - Spencer Clinic HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
  • Generic Attendant - Spencer Clinic HSO4 (July 2023) CSU.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)

  Tina Ellis

  Clinical Nurse Consultant
  (03) 6493 6454
  tina.ellis@ths.tas.gov.au

  Important information

  The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

  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

  The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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