The Role:
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Casual Enrolled Nurse (Relief) and make a meaningful difference in patient care across our northern hospitals. This flexible role offers the perfect opportunity to expand your nursing experience while maintaining work-life balance through casual employment arrangements.
Working within the Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth team at DHHS, you'll provide essential nursing support across various departments, stepping in where needed to ensure continuous, quality patient care. Your adaptability and clinical skills will be valued as you work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Beaconsfield District Health Service:
- We are located in the historical town of Beaconsfield, a scenic 45 minutes’ drive from Launceston. National Parks, beaches and historical sites are all within a short drive from the town.
- You will find, Beaconsfield District Health Service is known for its welcoming environment, with strong teamwork and positive attitudes.
- Beaconsfield District Health Service provides care to a complex patient cohort, Respite clients, Aged Care residents, Emergency presentations and sub-acute clients.
What You'll Do
- Deliver compassionate patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses
- Assist with medication administration and clinical procedures
- Support patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Adapt quickly to different ward environments and patient populations
What We're Looking For
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
- Previous hospital experience preferred but not essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and public holidays
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care standards
Why Choose Us
We offer competitive casual rates with penalty loadings, comprehensive orientation programs, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Our inclusive workplace values diversity and supports career growth through mentorship and training initiatives.
You'll have access to employee assistance programs, flexible scheduling options, and the satisfaction of contributing to essential healthcare services in your community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, shift worker (fully rotational) position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 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: $70,980 to $78,179 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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 7.5% 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.
Regional Allowances:
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%
Benefits available to eligible candidate:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
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.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Ike Sulzberger
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6702 6060
Email address: ike.sulzberger@ths.tas.gov.au
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.