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Nursing Director

Department of Health Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
A$144,146 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


The Team:

The Nursing Director Subacute & Ambulatory Care Services is a key leadership role within the Department of Medicine at Launceston General Hosptial, Hospitals North.

The Role:

  • Provide effective leadership and management of nursing staff and services within Subacute & Ambulatory Care Services at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), in consultation with the Director – Department of Medicine (DoM).
  • Lead patient care in an inter-professional environment to achieve the defined objectives of Subacute & Ambulatory Care within the DoM.
  • Build a collaborative working relationship with the Nursing Director – Acute Medicine and Nursing Director – Critical Care Services. This Collaborative relationship will ensure the operational plans of each DoM stream are aligned.
  • Report to the Executive Director of Operations and Performance.

You will need:

  • Demonstrated experience in leading, managing coordinating and facilitating nursing/non nursing practices within specific clinical areas of responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing and evaluating operational plans, including the development of key performance indicators/targets and risk management strategies.
  • Provide high level of advice/information to the Director - Department of Medicine, Executive Director Operations and Executive Director of Nursing.

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

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:

Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 February 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: $144,146 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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

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:

  • 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Relevant Post Graduate 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:

  • 520666 Nursing Director - Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Services G8-3 (July 2023) CSU (2) (1).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.

Name: Danielle Causer
Position: Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services - Hospitals North
Phone number: 67772248
Email address: [email protected]

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About Department of Health Tasmania

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

◾protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

◾prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

◾help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

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