Nurse Unit Manager

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

• This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to shape emergency nursing practice while working alongside experienced medical staff in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring our emergency department operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care quality.
• Working with THS means joining Tasmania's largest healthcare employer, where your expertise makes a real difference in your local community. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• 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'll Do:

• Lead and mentor nursing staff across all emergency department shifts
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Manage staffing schedules and resource allocation
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Support staff development through coaching and professional growth opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Substantial experience in emergency or acute care nursing
• Proven leadership experience in clinical settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure

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

Why Tasmania:
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 21 February 2026. *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

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)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career while making a meaningful impact in emergency healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
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: Maxine Wooler

Position: Nursing Director - Acute Medicine and Critical Care Services

Phone number:

Email address:

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.