Nurse Unit Manager — Department of Emergency Medicine

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Nurse Unit Manager - Department of Emergency Medicine (515187)

Are you an experienced, dedicated, passionate ED nurse who wants to lead a team of likeminded staff in beautiful NW Tasmania? If so this is the job for you

- Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7 b

- Salary: $ 130 , 203 to $ 136 , 295 perannum

- Employment type: Permanent,full-time

- Region: NorthWest

- Location: Mersey CommunityHospital

The Nurse UnitManager:

- 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 EmergencyMedicine.

We offer an environment that will focus on your personal and professional career development including agenerous relocation package available for the suitable candidate. You will lead and inspire apassionate group of healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care during criticalmoments.

- This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to shape emergency nursing practice while working alongside experienced medical staff in asupportive, collaborative environment. You’ll play akey role in ensuring our emergency department operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and carequality.

- Working with THS means joining Tasmania’s largest healthcare employer, where your expertise makes areal difference in your local community. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements that support work-lifebalance.

- Our North West team values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We believe that different perspectives strengthen our ability to serve patients from all backgrounds effectively.

What You’llDo:

- Lead and mentor nursing staff across all emergency departmentshifts

- Oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance with safetyprotocols

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patientoutcomes

- Manage staffing schedules and resourceallocation

- Drive quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice

- Support staff development through coaching and professional growth opportunities

What We’re LookingFor:

- Current registration with AHPRA as a RegisteredNurse

- Substantial experience in emergency or acute carenursingProven leadership experience in clinicalsettings

- Strong communication and interpersonalskills

- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions underpressure

Note:—Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 21 February 2026 . *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successfulapplicant.

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 casualvacancies.

Salary:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 21 February 2026 . *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successfulapplicant.

- Salary: $ 130 , 203 to $ 136 , 295 per annum. Our Employer 12 % superannuation contribution is on top of thisamount.

- 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 beavailable:

- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualificationtype

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package arange of benefits including living expenses up to $ 9 , 010 + $ 2 , 650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits ifeligible.

Benefits available to eligiblecandidates:

- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $ 15 , 000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $ 10 , 000 for appointees frominterstate.

- Professional development and acceleratedpathways.

- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional DevelopmentSupport.

- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40 + fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $ 14 . 50 per week per person, or $ 28 . 05 for afamily.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essentialcriteria

- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as aRegisteredNurse

Applicants should note the following criteria aredesirable:

Note:—Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employmentcheck.

Download the Statement of Duties and any AssociatedDocuments

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and applicationguidance.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career while making ameaningful impact in emergency healthcare, we’d love to hear fromyou.

Apply Online. Please click the “ Apply” button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you areanswered.

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. Aseparate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is notrequired.

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

For more information:

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

Name: Maxine Wooler
Position: Nursing Director—Acute Medicine and Critical Care Services
Email address: Maxine.wooler@ths.tas.gov.au

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