Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 14 October, *******:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, part-time
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
Help improve the lives of people living with diabetes through compassionate nursing care, education and a solid focus on patient wellbeing.
The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Adult Diabetes Centre within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre and a member of the National Association of Diabetes Centre in Southern Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
Demonstrates an interest in diabetes management and ongoing learning.
Provides support to people living with diabetes, their families, and carers under the supervision of the CNS or CNC.
Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across THS-S and the RHH Diabetes Centre.
Contributes to quality improvement activities that enhance clinical practice and service delivery.
Promotes evidence-based practice through education and professional development.
You will need
Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care with in the RHH Diabetes Centre and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards of practice.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to undertake patient/client education in RHH Diabetes Centre, together with a commitment to participate in ongoing professional developing and safety and quality improvements.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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, day worker position, working 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.
$80,524 to $109,175 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 ****.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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




Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** 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 ****).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sue Armstrong
Position: NUM - RHH Diabetes Centre
Phone number: *********
Email address: ******
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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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 ****).
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.
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