Work Type: Full Time
Location: North West Tasmania
Contact: Dave Harrold – Talent Quarter
About the Opportunity Join our dedicated nursing team in North West Tasmania and make a meaningful difference in your community's health and wellbeing. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while working alongside supportive colleagues who value your expertise and professional growth.
Wombat Ward is a 16-bed paediatric level 3 inpatient unit caring for general, surgical, orthopaedic, and mental health paediatric patients aged 0–17 years across the northwest coast of Tasmania. The paediatric team works closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare and achieve improved outcomes for patients, staff, and the Tasmanian community.
What You'll Do
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care across various hospital departments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Support patients and families through their healthcare journey
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
- Mentor junior staff and nursing students
- Current knowledge of, and ability to apply, nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area, in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Flexibility to work across different shifts and departments
- Post-graduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing (desirable)
Why Us We offer more than just a job – we provide a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career. You'll benefit from comprehensive orientation programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs.
Our commitment to work-life balance includes flexible scheduling options and generous leave entitlements. Located in beautiful North West Tasmania, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle benefits – stunning natural landscapes, affordable living, and strong community connections.
Details of Appointment
- Permanent, full-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, commencing as soon as you can join us
- Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- For 12 months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar part-time and casual vacancies
Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
- Access to Grade 4 salary range ($99,455 – $105,995) is subject to successful application for progression
- Post-Graduate Allowance up to 10% based on qualification type
- Up to $9,010 for living expenses
- $2,650 for meal entertainment per FBT year
- Additional benefits if eligible
- Travel and relocation assistance support: up to $15,000 for overseas appointees, up to $10,000 for interstate appointees
- Professional development and accelerated pathways
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support
- Fitness Passport – access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania from $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family
Eligibility
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
Dave Harrold – Talent Quarter
dave.harrold@talentquarter.com