Nurse Unit Manager

3 days ago


Latrobe, Australia Department of Health, Tasmania Full time
Nurse Unit Manager - Department of Emergency Medicine (515187)Nurse Unit Manager - Department of Emergency Medicine (515187)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Team:

The MCH ED team provides over 30,000 occasions of care to the community and visitors to the area. as well as providing inpatient units with expert care of the deteriorating patient. Committed to "growing our own", Nursing and support service positions are fully recruited to, providing the NUM the opportunity to focus on continued staff development and education and service delivery and improvement with a stable workforce. The team continue to impress with their clinical ability and expertise to provide safe care to a broad range of patient acuity.

The Team:

The MCH ED team provides over 30,000 occasions of care to the community and visitors to the area. as well as providing inpatient units with expert care of the deteriorating patient. Committed to "growing our own", Nursing and support service positions are fully recruited to, providing the NUM the opportunity to focus on continued staff development and education and service delivery and improvement with a stable workforce. The team continue to impress with their clinical ability and expertise to provide safe care to a broad range of patient acuity.

The Role:

The Nurse Unit Manager:

  • Provides leadership to the Department of Emergency Medicine, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).
  • Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within the Department of Emergency Medicine; and
  • Leads and manages the coordination of overall patient care and is responsible for managing the allocated human, material and financial resources for service delivery within the Department of Emergency Medicine.
  • Provides leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change.
  • Manages the financial, physical and human resources of the Department of Emergency Medicine to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocated budget.
  • Monitors, manages and reports on the Department of Emergency Medicine performance and activity levels.
  • Monitors and manages staff performance and development.
  • Will ideally hold or have commitment to achieve relevant post graduate qualifications

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, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 November 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: $130,203 to $136,295 per annum. 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 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
  • 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.

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 a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications

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

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:
  • 515187 NUM - Department of Emergency Medicine G7b (July 2023) 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.
  • applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Anthony Hurst

Nursing and Operations Director - Mersey Community Hospital

Phone: (03) 6478 5298

Email: Anthony.Hurst@ths.tas.gov.au

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