Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Anum) - Correctional Primary Health Services(530064)

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Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Correctional Primary Health Services (530064)

• Australia, Tas
• Mar 7, 2025

About the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.

CPHS offers a statewide primary health service to prisoners who are in the custody of Tasmania Prison Service. CPHS provides clinical care for aging, chronic disease management, alcohol and other drug and mental health presentations in an efficient, timely, and patient-centered manner. CPHS promotes the healthcare rights of individuals to achieve the best possible health outcomes for its patients and works with all key stakeholders to ensure high-quality care equivalent to that provided in the community. CPHS values patient-centered care, effective communication, privacy, and choice for its consumers, recognizing the need to incorporate international and national policies, state strategies, and legislative frameworks into its function. CPHS provides a safe and supportive work environment using a multi-disciplinary approach to health interventions.

The Role :

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Correctional Primary Health Services (ANUM - CPHS) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice :

• Works in partnership with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and / or Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and other senior staff to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Assists the ADON and / or CNC with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day-to-day patient care activities, including patient flow.

You will need :

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit / service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient / client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation, and development of services provided by the unit / service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures, and protocols.

Details of appointment :

Multiple permanent, full-time, shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, 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, part-time, and casual vacancies.

Salary : $106,570 - $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

• Correctional allowance of 6.5%.

Benefits available to eligible candidates :

• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable :

• Holds or is working towards relevant post-graduate qualifications.

Note : Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

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.

For more information :

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. 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.