Nurse Manager - Aged Care Reform Unit (531070)


Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Aged Care Reform Unit
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

Statewide

Location:

Level 13, 108-110 Collins St

Job description:

Exciting opportunity for a Nurse Manager to join the Department of Health!

The Team:

The Aged Care Reform Unit works with the Tasmanian Health Service and the Aged Care Sector to improve and streamline care for older Tasmanian.

The Role:

  • Contributes to achievement of the objectives and outcomes of the Aged Care Reform Unit (ACRU), including the delivery of statewide program priorities, projects and workplan activities.
  • Supports the efficient and effective provision of innovation and integrated care models, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.

You will need:

  1. Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in relation to patient access and flow issues.
  2. demonstrate capability to be focused on understanding the business of the organisation, patient access and flow issue and delivering the best outcomes within the available resources.
  3. demonstrate capacity to persevere to achieve goals even in the face of obstacles, cope effectively with disappointments and setbacks and remain calm and in control under pressure.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. 

*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: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

  • Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

Salary Packaging:

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. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • 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.

  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications in project management or clinical redesign

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.

Kim Ford
Nursing Director – Aged Care Reform Unit.
03 6166 5779
kim.ford@ths.tas.gov.au

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