The Team

"Paving the way for exemplary patient centred care through clinical excellence, innovation and professionalism" - Tasmanian Neurosurgical visions and values statement.

The Tasmanian Neurosurgical Unit is a level 6 statewide tertiary referral centre receiving both elective and emergency Neurosurgical and, in some instances, Neurology patients with a variety of clinical presentations. The team on K8W are made up of skilled Neurosurgical Nurses, Allied Health and Surgical Professionals. Nurses on K8W are afforded the opportunity to be exposed to and care for, varying levels of acuity with a total of 24 beds inclusive of 6 Neurosurgical High Dependency beds. The team on K8W strive for achieving care that is evidence- based practice informed and consumer driven.

Benefits of working within this team:

* State of the art Neurosurgical Unit with stand-alone high dependency unit.

* Providing exemplary elective and emergency acute care as part of a state-wide service.

* Practice collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the management of tracheostomy patients.

* Hobart offers modern conveniences within a contemporary laid-back lifestyle.

* Hobart Offers world Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.

The Role:

The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

You will need:

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence based practice in the practice setting.

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple, fixed term, full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately six (6) months.

*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.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). 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:

• Professional development.
• 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.

For more information:

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

Jakalyn Gatward
Assistant Director of Nursing (Acute Operations Surgical)
[email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:55pm

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