Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Monday 17 March, 2025 11 : 55 PM AEST.
Award / Classification : Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
Employment type : Full Time
Region : North West
Location :
North West Regional Hospital
The North West Regional Hospital is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team.
The Team : The Northwest Regional Hospital Medical unit consists of 3 areas: a 27 bed General Medical Ward, a 15-bed Isolation, General Medicine Unit, and an 8 bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU) for short stay patients.
We specialise in providing comprehensive care to people living with complex medical conditions including acute stroke, palliative care, end of life nursing, sepsis, respiratory and cardiac conditions, and acute delirium.
The Isolation area provides care for various transmission-based infections including COVID-19.
Staff will have the opportunity to be rotated through all areas of the Medical Unit.
Our team champions teamwork, respect, empathy, and person-centred care, with a strong professional approach through open communication and a positive supportive environment contributing to the health outcomes of our patients through excellence in practice.
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.
Our ideal candidate will : Have strong clinical experience with strokes, palliative, respiratory, and chronic disease management.Have 3 to 4+ years of Registered Nurse experience to rotate through three dynamic medical areas.What we can offer you : Leadership & Growth Opportunities – Develop your skills in a fast-paced environment and enhance your leadership capabilities.Extensive Professional Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression in a supportive team to ensure optimal care for patients.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 : Permanent, full-time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025.
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 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.
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.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 on pre-employment checks.
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For more information : Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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