The role:
Join the team at the New Norfolk District Hospital as Nurse Practitioner, leading the continuing improvement of clinical and community nursing care that ensures optimal outcomes for our patients, their families, and the community.
The role will require drawing on your professional experience to improve clinical service outcomes, undertaking effective research and driving quality improvement activities.
The New Norfolk District Hospital provides 14 sub-acute beds and comprises radiology, physiotherapy, podiatry, community health, mental health services, child health services and visiting consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake clinical guideline and practice review, develop education packages and training strategies, and to lead and mentor in a small and welcoming community environment.
Broaden your professional experience, with our CARE values driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The area:
- Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team.
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Great staff culture/ dedicated team making a real difference.
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Autonomous role supported by experienced local Allied Health and GP network.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, shift-worker position working 53.2 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: $139,948 (pro-rata) per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
- 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:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
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:
- 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 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, please contact
Nancy Arnold
Director of Nursing - New Norfolk District Hospital
0437 975 615
nancy.arnold@ths.tas.gov.au
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