• Job Description

  Req#: 1113669

  The role:

  • The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
  • Nurses within the LGH Pool work across medical, surgical and specialty areas including paediatrics, neonatal nursery, maternity, ICU, ED and outpatient services. Support is provided to Pool Nurses by the Nursing Pool Leadership Team to assist them in developing their knowledge and skills in clinical areas. The Pool Leadership Team work closely with the ward Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators and nursing staff in clinical areas to orientate, educate and guide Pool staff.
  • Pool nursing is a great way to gain experience in new areas and a valuable way for experienced nurses to progress their career.

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

  The Hospital:
  
  The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is a 340-bed hospital and is the major referral hospital for the North and North West regions of the State. The hospital provides emergency and acute care, specialist services, inpatient and ambulatory care.
  
  The Location:
  
  Launceston is located in the picturesque Tamar valley, home to a number of excellent vineyards, dining establishments and gourmet food producers. Launceston boasts an enviable lifestyle with relatively affordable real estate, stress-free commuting, quality education system and all the services you would expect.
  Launceston is one of Australia’s oldest cities featuring Colonial and Victorian architecture, public parks and the stunning Cataract Gorge only a short walk from the CBD.
  From the pristine wilderness to epicurean adventures to world-class culture, living in Tasmania has so much to offer all wrapped up in a tranquil environment.
  Be inspired with all the opportunities to live and work on the Apple Isle.

  Details of Appointments

  Multiple permanent, shift work, positions available working up to 64 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible

  *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: $69,835 to $96,428 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

  • Access to the Grade 4 salary range $90,293 - $96,428 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019

  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

  *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

  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.

  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 Registered Nurse G3-G4 (June 2022) HR22.pdf
  • Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (June 2022) HR22.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

  Deb Stewart

  Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Pool
  Phone: (03) 6777 6903
  E-mail: deb.stewart@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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