Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Permanent, Full Time

Tasmanian Health Service – West Coast District Hospital

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) on the West Coast, your work will have a tangible impact every day. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to a close-knit community while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in a stunning, remote area. Our isolation fosters a culture of innovation and deep human connection, blending timeless values with a vision for the future. You will be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from dramatic coastlines to pristine National Parks. Whether your interests lie in mountain biking, hiking, or delving into the area's rich history, the West Coast has something exceptional to offer.

You will support the NUM in administrative and service delivery planning, driving innovative initiatives in quality safety programs and clinical practice standards. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in building strong working relationships with staff and the community. Your ability to inspire, influence, and deliver clear messages will help ensure cohesive teamwork and high standards of care. Ideally, you will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and have experience in Emergency Nursing.

At the West Coast District Hospital, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to serve the communities of Queenstown and beyond. We encourage you to bring your true self, follow your passions, and contribute your unique qualities to our team, where your work truly matters. We offer a wide range of services to support Queenstown and the surrounding communities, including Emergency Care, an inpatient ward, a Residential Aged Care Facility, and visiting services such as Radiology, Diabetic Clinics, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. Our community services also include Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care, and Home Maintenance. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.

Please get in touch with Connor – our Acting Nurse Unit Manager for the West Coast if you’d like to know more about our roles, services, and what we can do for you at [email protected] or (03) 6495 1550.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.

*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 to $112,440 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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

Current Working with vulnerable people Registration

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:

• Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) WWVP CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Connor Polden

Acting Nurse Unit Manager – West Coast

Phone: (03) 6495 1550
E-mail: [email protected]

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