Description:
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties
Provide clinical assessment, screening and support to individuals and groups and undertake early detection activities and provide supported referrals for students in the school/college setting.
Participate in the development and implementation of health promotion activities in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 12 months
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per fortnight
60.8 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
- A Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Desirable Requirements
- Current driver’s licence.
- Relevant post-graduate health qualification or other post graduate Paediatric qualification.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement of Duties (PDF)
Statement of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria;
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Elizabeth Mackay
Title: Nurse Manager - School Health Nurse Program
Phone: 0429 798 745
Email: elizabeth.mackay@decyp.tas.gov.au