Nurse Unit Manager

The Team:
Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania's second largest teaching hospital, based in scenic surroundings with easy access to hiking, cycling, and nature exploration. The city is filled with parks and gardens and was voted the UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Women's and Children's Servies provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care for approximately 1600 births per year, including low, moderate, and high complexity mothers and babies, and has capacity to manage all unexpected pregnancy and neonatal emergencies.

Ward 4N is a Level 5 Special Care Nursery providing care for neonates greater than or equal to 32 weeks' gestation, including neonates with risk factors and/or complex needs. Funded for 9 cots with capacity to flex up to 12 cots when required.

Womens and Childrens Services offers regular, quality Clinical Supervision for all nurses and midwives and supports ongoing professional development. We celebrate achievements and a culture built on the CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Relocation assistance is able to be discussed for interstate candidates.

The Role:

• Provides leadership and co-ordination of neonatal care within the Neonatal Services in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.
• Provides leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promotes an environment conducive to innovation and change.
• Manages the financial, physical and human resources of Neonatal Services to achieve agreed service outcomes within the allocate budget.
• Monitors, manages and reports on the Neonatal Service Key Performance Indicators.
• Monitors and supports staff performance and professional development.
• Actively participates in and contributes to the organisations Quality and Safety and Work Health and Safety processes.
• Can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in the Statement of Duties, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification.

You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in management and leadership, with the ability to promote a shared vision and purpose to ensure optional patient and family outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, clinical standards, ethics and legislation.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications e.g., Neonatal Nursing, Management and Leadership.

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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
• Current Working with Children Registration

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:

• Generic Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Neonatal Paediatric Intensive Care Unit G7b (Oct 2025)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

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.

• 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 the vacancy.

Name: Laura Martin

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Paediatric Services

Phone number:

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