Enrolled Nurse

Overview

The Team

The Medical Unit at Northwest Regional Hospital includes a 27-bed General Medical Ward, a 15-bed Isolation Ward, and an 8-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU) for short-stay patients.

We provide comprehensive care for patients with complex conditions such as stroke, palliative care, respiratory and cardiac issues, and acute delirium. The Isolation Unit manages transmission-based infections including COVID-19.

Staff rotate through all areas, gaining diverse clinical experience and broadening their professional skills.

Our team is committed to the values of Teamwork, Respect, Empathy, and Person-Centred Care. We foster a professional and supportive environment through open communication and collaboration.

We welcome nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and thrive in a diverse, fast-paced, and team-oriented setting focused on positive patient outcomes.

The Role:

The Enrolled Nurse contributes to positive health outcomes by delivering safe, quality, and person-centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, in partnership with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking Enrolled Nurses with experience in acute medical ward settings, who are confident in applying nursing principles and procedures, and who work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated sound communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, and have contributed to quality improvement activities. Familiarity with relevant legislation and a commitment to respectful, person-centred care are essential.

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, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 30 September 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 and Benefits

Salary: $70,980 to $78,179 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 7.5% 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

• 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 an Enrolled Nurse

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Documentation

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:

• Enrolled Nurse G2 (May 2024) 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.

*Due to current hiring requirements, we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in Australia. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

*Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

Contact

For more information, contact the Nurse Unit Manager for detailed information about the vacancy: Jess de Jonge

Nurse Unit Manager - Medical C Ward

Email: jessica.vos@ths.tas.gov.au

About Working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything the Department does. We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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