Living and working in the best place on earth
Tired of big cities? How about a walk along the beach just before work?
Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
The Role:
Are you intrigued by the idea of exploring Emergency Nursing but not quite prepared to commit to it permanently?
The Emergency Department at North West Regional Hospital are seeking motivated RN’s who would like to come and experience ED for 6 months and have the opportunity to enrol in the Emergency Department Transition Program (EDTP). The aim of the program is to provide a supported, high quality, relevant, fast-track program, that will provide you with the tools to work at a competent level within an Emergency Department. On successful completion of all components of the EDTP, those who enrol or are enrolled in the University of Tasmania Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing, can apply to UTAS for one unit of credit (there are 4 units in the post-graduate certificate).
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will contribute to the health outcomes of your patients through excellence in practice, fostering a learning culture, excellent communication skills and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Emergency Department at the North West Regional Hospital consists of 17 acute clinical spaces with an additional 6 fast track spaces and a 4 bedded EMU. The department has 2 fully equipped Resus bays, a purpose-built mental health assessment area, a negative pressure isolation room as well as 4 negative flow single rooms. The ED is the referral hospital for the North West of Tasmania.
The ED has an annual attendance rate of approx. 29,000 patients per year. Approximately 30% of these patients are admitted for further treatment and care. The Department treats a broad range of patients including major trauma cases. The ED is supported by a wide range of specialties and generally only refers a small number of patients out of the region.
The ED offers its nursing staff a comprehensive education programme supported by a specialised education team. We also off a 6-month Emergency Department Transition Program (EDTP) for those nurses who are new to ED. The aim of the program is to provide a supported, high quality, relevant, fast-track program, that gives staff the tools to work at a competent level within an Emergency Department. On successful completion of all components of the EDTP, those staff who enrol or are enrolled in the University of Tasmania Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing, can apply to UTAS for one unit of credit (there are 4 units in the post-graduate certificate).
Details of Appointment
Multiple Permanent full time or part time shift-worker positions are available working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencement to be negotiated with successful applicants.
*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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $75,902- $102,908 pro rata per annum+ 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
• Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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:
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum (for over 30.4 hours, $125 for under)
For Further Information About How to Apply: Tasmanian Government Jobs
For Enquiries
Lacie Chatwin
Position: NUM Emergency Department
Phone: (03) 6493 6337
E-mail:
[email protected]
