Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (530121)
North
Part Time
1 month ago
$109,767 - $115,813 USD
Key skills
CommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
The Team:
This position works as part of the clinical team in an 18 bed District Hospital with a 3-bed emergency department. The ANUM is part of the team which includes Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The team is supported by a medical service which manages the inpatients and is on call for any emergency presentations. In addition to the clinical team, there are part time Social Worker, Physio, and Radiographer services. All of these services focus on providing health care to the people who live or are visiting the Dorset municipality.
The Role:
Under the guidance of the NUM, provide senior clinical nursing care to the inpatients within the North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Scottsdale. This may also including providing care to any person who presents to the Emergency Department of the hospital. The ANUM will also participate in discharge planning, rostering, skill mix, HR, after hours management while on shift as allocated by the NUM.
- Undertake the Nurse in charge role for each rostered shift
- Excellent clinical and non-clinical decision-making skills including problem solving skills.
- Provide care to emergency presentation under the guidance of the NUM.
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:
Fixed term, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 1 August 2026.
*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: $109,767 to $115,813 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 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.
Regional Allowances:
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%
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 $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 a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
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: Stacey Walters
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6778 8522
Email address: stacey.walters@ths.tas.gov.au
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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 2023).
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