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.
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.
The Role: Provides clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practice setting including advanced nursing care within scope of practice.
In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) undertakes nursing assessments, contributes to planning, and co-ordinates the delivery of services to patients admitted to the AMU.
Develops effective relationships with other service providers across the hospital and within the community to improve services and service access.
Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research, and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team: Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is a 25 bed high acuity unit focusing on Acute Medicine, with a strong multidisciplinary approach to healthcare.
AMU fosters a supportive and inclusive environment to learning, including access to professional and career development, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and recognition.
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: Permanent, part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 28 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date.
*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: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum (pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
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.
Eligibility: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment check.
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.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name, Position, Phone number and Email address: Shelly-Ann Cassidy, Nurse Unit Manager - AMU; ;
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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Listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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