Enrolled Nurse (POOL LGH) (503201)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2

Salary:

$70,980 to $78,179 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/Tpos, Part Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Job description:

The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

The Pool Enrolled Nurse:

  • 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.

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.

The Role:

  • The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

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

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 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, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $70,980 - $78,179 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.

  • Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
  • 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:

  1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
  2. Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

*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:
  1. crimes of violence
  2. sex related offences
  3. serious drug offences
  4. crimes involving dishonesty
  1. Identification check
  2. 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 

Deb Stewart

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Pool Office, LGH
Phone: (03) 6777 6901
E-mail: deb.stewart@ths.tas.gov.au

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How to apply for this job

  1. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
  2. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
  3. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.