Enrolled Nurse

Overview

We’re seeking a Full Time Enrolled Nurse to join King Island Hospital and Health Centre, delivering quality care in a friendly, community-focused setting. Enjoy diverse clinical experience, strong team support, and a unique island lifestyle while making a real difference to the local community.

The Team

Welcome to King Island Hospital and Health Centre Our friendly team works closely together as part of the Department of Health to provide caring, high-quality support to our community. As an Enrolled nurse, you’ll play an important role in delivering a range of services—from acute, chronic, community care to emergency support—while being supported through training and teamwork. We’re all here to help make sure the people of King Island get the best care possible in a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment.

The Role

The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

You will

- Provide patient care across both Residential Aged Care Facility and Rural Health Beds.
- Work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
- Have excellent communication skills.

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. It also 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 natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports work-life balance. Pursuing a health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients and embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community at work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. 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. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary packaging: benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible.
- Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455 - $105,995 is subject to progression to Grade 4.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type.
- District Allowances up to $4,618 per annum for a family.
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%.
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Access to salary information and benefits is subject to eligibility and current policies. More information about employee benefits can be found in the ongoing documentation.

Eligibility and requirements

- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines).

Application and contacting

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

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.

Additional information

For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the indicated contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything the Department of Health does, encouraging applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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