The Team:

The Department of Health is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the Tasmanian community through a safe, high-quality health system. The department values purpose-driven leadership, creativity, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. The Department prioritises child safety, the protection of vulnerable people, and culturally inclusive care. Fostering a respectful, diverse work environment, promoting safe practices, equal opportunities, and ongoing learning.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the Tasmanian community - apply today and be part of a team dedicated to positive change!

The Role:

The North West Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to join the permanent pool. These are permanent positions working across a wide range of general and specialty areas including Surgical, Medical and Paediatrics. The permanent pool will allow you to gain experience and progress in roles working across various areas, with the opportunity to treat a diverse range of patients in challenging and rewarding environments. You will gain skills across multiple areas and will quickly gather confidence in your ability to provide care in any setting. Working in the permanent pool provides you with the job security of a permanent position and the flexibility of not being limited to experiencing one area or one type of nursing.

You will need:

• A strong knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and practices, with effective assessment, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• The ability to respect individual and group rights, with excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, with the capacity to contribute to quality improvement and research activities.

Why Tasmania:

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:

Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

Fixed term full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 27 June 2026.

*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: $78,179 to $105,995 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 (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 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

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

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:

• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (July 2023) 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.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

Name: Cathryn O'Dea
Position: NUM Permanent & Casual Pool
Phone number: 0460 040 729
Email address: [email protected]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in 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!

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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.