Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Work Type: Full Time
Location: North West Tasmania
Contact: Dave Harrold – Talent Quarter

About the Opportunity Join our dedicated nursing team in North West Tasmania and make a meaningful difference in your community's health and wellbeing. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while working alongside supportive colleagues who value your expertise and professional growth.

Wombat Ward is a 16-bed paediatric level 3 inpatient unit caring for general, surgical, orthopaedic, and mental health paediatric patients aged 0–17 years across the northwest coast of Tasmania. The paediatric team works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare and achieve improved outcomes for patients, staff, and the Tasmanian community.

What You'll Do

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care across various hospital departments
  
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  
  
• Support patients and families through their healthcare journey
  
  
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
  
  
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
  
  
• Mentor junior staff and nursing students
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Current knowledge of, and ability to apply, nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area, in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice
  
  
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
  
  
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  
  
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
  
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  
  
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and departments
  
  
• Post-graduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing (desirable)
  
  

Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all selection criteria to address in your application.

Why Us We offer more than just a job – we provide a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career. You'll benefit from comprehensive orientation programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs.

Our commitment to work-life balance includes flexible scheduling options and generous leave entitlements. Located in beautiful North West Tasmania, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle benefits – stunning natural landscapes, affordable living, and strong community connections.

Details of Appointment

• Permanent, full-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, commencing as soon as you can join us
  
  
• Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
  
  
• For 12 months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar part-time and casual vacancies
  
  

Salary: $78,179 – $105,995 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation
Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

• Access to Grade 4 salary range ($99,455 – $105,995) is subject to successful application for progression
  
  
• Post-Graduate Allowance up to 10% based on qualification type
  
  

Salary Packaging Access salary packaging benefits including:

• Up to $9,010 for living expenses
  
  
• $2,650 for meal entertainment per FBT year
  
  
• Additional benefits if eligible
  
  

Benefits for Eligible Candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support: up to $15,000 for overseas appointees, up to $10,000 for interstate appointees
  
  
• Professional development and accelerated pathways
  
  
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support
  
  
• Fitness Passport – access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania from $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family
  
  

More information about Employee Benefits can be found [here].

Eligibility

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
  
  
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
  
  

To apply or find out more, contact:
Dave Harrold – Talent Quarter
[email protected]