Positions vacant
Position Title: Registered Nurse, Theatre
Location: Mackay Base Hospital
Remuneration: $3,079.50 to $3,950.00 p.f. | $80,342 to $103,053 p.a.
Role details
The Theatre Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Registered Nurse to join their team on a temporary and casual basis.
This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for future opportunities.
- If deemed suitable you will be contacted for additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment.
- If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
- By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Mackay Hospital and Health Service, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.
Your opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services within the health service settings; and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.
As a member of our Perioperative Team, you will perform duties with the support and guidance of your Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurses and Team Leaders to ensure a high level of quality service is provided to our patients throughout their procedures. As a perioperative nurse, you will be responsible and accountable for delivering quality patient focused, evidenced based nursing care providing leadership, direction and support to other nursing staff and students and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in the Perioperative Environment.
About the Team
The Operating Theatre at the Mackay Base Hospital is a multi-million dollar, state of the art Theatre complex, consisting of 7 theatres, 14 recovery bays, pre-theatre holding bay and numerous meeting rooms plus offices. The department consists of 5 main theatres and 2 procedural/endoscopy rooms, which provide morning and afternoon sessions. There are generally 4-5 theatres running simultaneously and lists include general surgical, orthopaedics, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, dental, endoscopies/bronchoscopies and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography, plus emergencies.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Workforce attraction incentive scheme
You may be eligible to receive the Incentive Scheme 1, the scheme is available to health workers that relocate from interstate or international to come work within our team may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the¿Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Enquiries: Samantha Kurtz on 07 4885 5356
Job Ad Reference: QLD/545287-OP
Application Details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-545287-OP
Date Posted: 13 March 2024
Closing Date: 13 April 2024
Position Title: Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (Hervey Bay)
Location: Central Sterilising and Supply Department, Hervey Bay Hospital
Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
Remuneration:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $77,050 p.a., comprising salary rates between $38.11 - $40.44 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 4) (Permanent Part Time, 64 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for twelve months) Job Ad Reference H2403WB555289
The Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skills (ENAS) practices under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) providing clinical and patient-centred care within the Central Sterilising and Supply Department. The EN utilises their knowledge, skill and competence to effectively develop, provide and evaluate patient care, whilst maintaining regular communication and assistance from the RN.
Enquiries: Vanessa Hujber, (07) 4325 6657
Job Ad Reference: H2403WB555289
Application Details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2403WB555289
Date Posted: Monday, 8 April 2024
Closing Date: Monday, 22 April 2024
Registered Midwife
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Launceston is the perfect launchpad for all of your Tassie adventures. Gorgeous wineries on your doorstep, along with magnificent experiences. Add to that the magical natural landscapes for you to explore are endless. When it’s time for work and not play the Women and Children's Department comes into its own. An incredibly supportive and friendly team who leave you feeling appreciated. A well resourced unit who clearly invest in their best asset- their midwives. Collaborative relationships that fulfil our ultimate role, to be “with woman”
The Maternity Unit, Launceston General Hospital:
- The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
- As a Registered Midwife you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 new born babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity Unit and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast paced and very rewarding.
- You will have the opportunity to work in various models of midwifery care including ante-natal, birth and post-natal including community based post-natal care, Midwifery Group Practice and Team midwifery.
- Opportunities for career advancement and access to professional development.
What others have to say about the team:
- Oh, so much good to say about Womens and Childrens Services! Very friendly and welcoming core staff, great culture, supportive and respectful collaborative relationships. Ratios that allow for safe and fulfilling patient care
- Very skilled core staff. Help is always available in all situations!
- A very enjoyable workplace with positive culture, helpful staff, collaborative teamwork across all disciplines, and a commitment to excellence.
- Felt welcomed and part of the team from day one. Friendly, social, and skilled team. Workloads are such that you can actually provide Midwifery care. Launceston is a super liveable place, so beautiful with flowers everywhere, everything is within walking distance and soooo many places to eat amazing food.
- Great work/life balance
- Relocation allowance for successful interstate applicants can be negotiated
The Role:
The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointments
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift work (fully rotational), commencing as soon as possible.
*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 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 Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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 Children Registration
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
To apply please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1122598/registered-midwife-524389
Date posted: Thursday, 11 April 2024
Closing: Sunday, 12 May 2024
For more information
Jennifer Pople
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Maternity Unit
Phone: (03) 6777 8948
E-mail: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au
Registered Nurse - ORS
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
The Role:
The Registered Nurse - Operating Room Suite (ORS):
- Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care, in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
- Is an integral part of the multidisciplinary perioperative team. The primary focus of the ORS nurse is to provide safe, quality, evidence-based care for patients during the perioperative phase of the surgical journey.
- Please review the statement of duties for a full list of duties.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Theatre experience beneficial as an undergraduate or Registered Nurse
- Experience in Anaesthetic /post anaesthetic care, or scrub scout experience
The Unit:
The LGH Operating Room Suite (ORS) supports a multi-disciplinary model of care where teamwork is the priority. The suite covers a diverse range of surgical specialties making for a dynamic environment, currently providing a service for up to nine theatres. The ORS is experiencing a period of development within the nursing structure to embrace new learners including an effective transition to practice programme for graduates, new learners and undergraduate nursing students. The ORS is supported by an education team including specialty specific Clinical Nurse Educators and clinical coaches to help on board staff that are new to the suite.
The LGH ORS has seamless linkages with a collocated sterilising department, a short stay surgical unit and 2 surgical wards completing the footprint that optimises efficiency and effectiveness and provides a high level of patient care.
Details of Appointment:
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as you like to join our team.
Fixed term casual, position working as and when required, commencing soon for a period of 2 years.
- 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
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- 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 Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Minimum 12 months Operating Room experience within the last 3 years
- Minimum of 3 years’ Operating Room experience within the last 5 years
- Successful completion of a 12-month Transition to Practice, Perioperative Program
- Attainment of Post Graduate Certificate, or greater, in the area of Perioperative Nursing
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
To apply please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1122918/registered-nurse-ors-522878
Date posted: Thursday, 11 April 2024
Date closing: Sunday, 12 May 2024
For More Information:
Tonia Harper
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6777 6626 or 0417 522 213
E-mail: orsnum@ths.tas.gov.au
