The Role:
The Acute Older Persons Unit (AOPU) is located on Ward 5A, level 5, A Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The AOPU is an acute 20-bed geriatric unit that provides specialist care for the treatment of conditions common in older people.
Working on the Acute Older Persons Unit (AOPU) will provide you with an opportunity to work within a supportive framework with a multidisciplinary focus on patient care.
You will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.
- Ability to work as an effective team member in an acute care team environment.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to safe manual handling and infection control procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $63,092 - $68,940 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
Allowances:
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
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Certificate in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or
- Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation); or
- Is currently an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student who has completed their first-year clinical practice placement; or
- A current Diploma of Nursing student who has completed their first clinical practice placement
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Annette Moore
Nurse Unit Manager
(03) 6166 7920
annette.moore@ths.tas.gov.au
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