Enrolled Nurse

Overview

The Team: Campbell Town Multi-Purpose Service is a multipurpose facility with 24-hour emergency care, 6 sub-acute beds, 20 residential beds, Community Nursing, palliative care and same day infusion clinic. Located in Campbell Town, Tasmania, between Launceston and Hobart, in a heritage area with colonial buildings and lakeside ambience. Family-friendly workplace that values work-life balance and supports career growth. On-site, renovated staff accommodation may be available.

The Role

The Enrolled 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.

• Works within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative framework.
• Assists patients with daily cares including but not limited to medication management, ADLs and wound care.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team in both the 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 NSQHS standards and AGED CARE standards.

You will need

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 and provides services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites, including hospitals, district hospitals and ambulance services, as well as community health, mental health and primary healthcare services. Tasmania offers natural beauty and a distinctive lifestyle, with opportunities to build strong connections with colleagues and patients while making a meaningful community impact.

Details of appointment

Permanent, part-time, shift-work position, up to 72 hours per fortnight, commencing from 10 November 2025. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. The selection process may be used for similar vacancies for twelve months from the date of publication.

Salary

Salary range: $70,980 to $78,179 per annum (pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution included. Salary packaging and other allowances may apply.

• Salary range accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Additional allowances may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of 4% (regional)

Benefits

• Salary packaging for a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment per FBT year
• Professional development and accelerated pathways
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a low weekly fee

More information about employee benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

Successful applicants must meet 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 on pre-employment checks.

Statement of Duties and guides

Statement of Duties and associated documents can be downloaded. Review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

• Generic Enrolled Nurse G2 (May 2024) CSU.docx
  • Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
  How to apply

Apply Online. Click the Apply button 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 is not required.

Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information

For further information, contact the listed contact person about the vacancy. Name: Brittany Burn; Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager; Phone: 03 6774 8000; Email: brittany.burn@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Learn from staff experiences and consider relocating to Tasmania for a rewarding lifestyle and meaningful work. Discover Make It Tasmania, One Health Podcast and Tasmanian Health Careers resources, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.

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