Registered Nurse (RN) Level 1 (Grade 3 post EBA
Registered Nurse (RN) Grade 3, Statewide
implementation), Statewide
Position Objective:
Strengthen health outcomes through nursing by provision of quality, clinically appropriate
nursing care in partnership with clients and their families and other health professionals
In collaboration with members of the healthcare team Active involvement in maintaining and continually
plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care; improving the quality of patient/client care. This may
Practice within the ANMC* Professional Codes of include research and evidence based practice;
Conduct and Ethics and competencies for RN's; Contribute to the review and development of
Involve patients/clients and their innovative procedures, policies and best
families/significant others in the planning practice related to patient/client care;
and implementation of care;
Participate in the development and
Maintain and promote a safe work revision of organisational documentation
environment; relating to nursing based best practice;
Understand and adhere to
legislation, policies and procedures; Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing
strategies towards meeting anticipated
Maintain accurate and objective
documentation; patient/client outcomes;
Identify and meet educational needs of
Interact effectively with client's families
clients and their families/significant others;
and other health team members;
Develop, implement and evaluate teaching
plans that meet their learning needs and
Work effectively within the dynamic facilitate informed decision making;
multidisciplinary team, contributing to
Participate and contribute to a learning
a strong team approach through open environment, through continuing education,
professional development and attendance at
communication and a positive
conferences and relevant fora;
supportive approach; Maintain knowledge of innovations in clinical
practice and research;
Contribute to the communication Support the development of others through
process by attending team meetings; participation in orientation and preceptoring
nurses and other members of the health team;
Scope of Work Performed:
Responsible to and receives guidance and support from the Manager and other senior experienced Registered Nurses
for initiating, implementing and evaluating quality nursing care.
*ANMC = Australian Nursing& Midwifery Council
Selection Criteria:
1. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of
patient/client care in a designated area and in line with legal requirements and the ANMC National Competency
Standards for the Registered Nurse.
2. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a
multidisciplinary team environment.
3. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and the application of evidence based practice in the practice setting.
4. Ability to undertake client education in the practice setting, together with a commitment to participate in ongoing
professional development.
Pre-employment Conditions/ Essential Requirements:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
For Mental Health nursing: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and possesses specialist
tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health / psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of
nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospital based training program that resulted in previous registration as a
psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom.
For Midwifery: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse (Division 1) and a
midwife.
For Correctional Health Services, Mental Health Services, Disability Services, Health West positions, Aged Care
positions and Hospital positions, the State Service Commissioner has determined that persons nominated for
Registered Nurse positions must satisfy a pre-employment check. The following checks are to be conducted:
1) Conviction check in the following areas:
a) Crimes of violence
b) Sex related crimes
c) Serious drug offences
d) Crimes of dishonesty
2) Identification check
3) Disciplinary action in previous employment check
Working Environment:
We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services, and value equity, diversity, initiative,
flexibility, creativity, teamwork, high standards of conduct, occupational health and safety and the capacity to make a
difference.
We promote a culture of best practice and nursing research, priding ourselves on our inclusive approach where your
ideas and inputs are valued. Our Nurses are actively involved in decision making. With a dedicated multi-disciplinary
team approach, we boast diverse and rewarding practice settings, a stimulating case mix and a strong patient and
community focus. We offer attractive salaries and benefits and flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
needs. We offer education, professional development and preceptorship programs. DHHS is a smoke free work
environment. Smoking is prohibited in all State Government workplaces including vehicles and vessels.
Health Care Workers with the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to comply with the Agency’s
Hepatitis B Policy and the Tasmanian Code of practice for Health Care Workers.
The Agency’s policy classifies the levels of risk to employees, who have a risk of exposure to Hepatitis B higher
than the normal population, as either:
Category 2. Employees whose employment arrangements and duties place them at a higher than normal
population risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
Category 3. Employees who are, or potentially will be, directly involved in the conduct of exposure to
prone procedures.
For employees who occupy positions classified as Category 2 level of risk it is strongly recommended that the
occupant either demonstrate current immunity or previous seroconversion to Hepatitis B or demonstrate immunity
following vaccination.
For employees who occupy positions classified as Category 3 level of risk the occupant will be required to either
demonstrate current immunity or previous seroconversion to Hepatitis B or demonstrate immunity following
vaccination.
Performance Standards:
You will ensure patient/client care meets professional and organisational standards and that the best possible outcomes
for patient/client care are achieved. Building effective professional relationships with patient/clients you will demonstrate
trust and respect in your interactions with clients, carers and colleagues. You will contribute to provision of a friendly,
relaxed and safe environment for all patients/clients and significant others. You will act with respect, integrity, fairness,
and equity and respect the decisions and actions of clients and other staff. Working collaboratively you will support and
contribute to the needs of other members of your healthcare team. You will ensure professional codes of conduct and
patient confidentiality are maintained.
The minimum responsibilities required of officers and employees of the State Service are contained in sections 7(1), 8
and 9 of the State Service Act 2000. The State Service Act 2000 and the Commissioner's Directions can be found on
the State Service Commissioner's website at www.ossc.tas.gov.au
Our nurses are covered by the Nurses (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award.
Visit us at www.nursing.dhhs.tas.gov.au