The Team

NESM Hospital Scottsdale provides a range of primary health and community care services. The hospital provides 18 sub-acute beds, an Outpatient and Emergency Service, palliative care, low risk midwifery run antenatal and extended midwifery services, physiotherapy, radiology, social worker and visiting services. Other services provided include Community Nursing and Home Help. NESM Hospital Scottsdale is also a University Department of Rural Health teaching site providing facilities for students to stay and undertake clinical placements in Scottsdale.

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.

- Deliver evidenced based care in accordance with the nursing care plan under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse/midwife.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to learn new skills, take on challenges and help foster a positive work culture.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.



It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

- 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

$73,109 to $80,524 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 perks if eligible.

Regional Allowances

- Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.




- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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

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

Statement of Duties

- Generic Enrolled Nurse G2 (May 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

- Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Stacey Walters

Position: Acting Nursing Unit Manager

Phone number: 03 67788525

Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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.

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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📌 Enrolled Nurse (504541 (Launceston)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston