Tasmanian Health Service – North
Closing: 2 January 2026
The Role:
In conjunction with the Inter-professional Team coordinates the day to day patient care activities of the Ward/Unit, including identifying and implementing processes for admission, transfers, and discharge of Ward/Unit patients.
You will bring:
- Paediatric Clinical Expertise: Sound understanding of child development, paediatric conditions, and age-appropriate nursing care.
- Compassion and Empathy: Ability to engage with children and families in a supportive and respectful manner.
- Critical Thinking: Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills in dynamic settings.
- Communication Skills: Clear, age-appropriate communication and effective collaboration with families and colleagues.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Capacity to manage emotional demands and adjust to changing clinical priorities.
- Teamwork: Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and family structures.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 16 January 2025 until 20 March 2027.
Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Allowances:
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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
How to apply:
For more information and how to apply, please visit our website www.jobs.tas.gov.au
For further enquiries:
Lynelle Freeman
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6777 6075
Email: lynelle.freeman@ths.tas.gov.au
