* Australia, Tas
* Mar 19, 2025
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
o Multipurpose facility with 24 hour emergency care, 6 sub-acute beds, 20 residential beds, Community Nursing, palliative care, same day infusion clinic.
o Situated in the heart of Tasmania between Launceston and Hobart, within the thriving heritage location of Campbell Town; a place renowned for its impressive selection of colonial buildings and specialty shops.
o Family friendly workplace that values work-life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.
The Role:
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:
o Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
o Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day-to-day patient/resident care activities, including patient flow, discharge planning and care coordination.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in both the emergency department and sub-acute in-patient ward and aged care to provide high quality patient care to a variety of patients with varying medical requirements in line with NHSQS and AGED CARE standards.
You will need:
o Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
o Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning.
o Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.
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. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Details of appointment:
Multiple Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join the team.
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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
o 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:
o Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
o Professional development and accelerated pathways.
o A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
o Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
o Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
o Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Summah Greenhill
Position: NUM
Phone number: 0367748000
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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