Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (523692)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking a Surgical and Endoscopy Access ANUM to support the Nurse Manager in day-to-day planning and staff/resource management. The role involves mentoring staff, guiding care planning for elective surgical and endoscopy lists, and contributing to quality and safety activities.

Fixed term, part time, 64 hours per fortnight, from January 2027 to May 2027, with salary range $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata) and 12% employer superannuation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical leadership and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand unit operations and resource constraints.
• Contribute to evaluation, innovation and policy reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager with planning and staff/resource management.
• Mentor staff and provide guidance in care planning for elective lists.
• Contribute to quality and safety activities within the unit.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Patient flow knowledge

Discharge planning

Tools

Nursing policies

Job description

• Australia, Tas

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Surgical and Endoscopy Access (SEA) Unit comprises of Nursing staff and Booking Clerks who manage patients on the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Elective Surgery Waiting List and Endoscopy Waiting List. The Unit facilitates the patient journey from General Practitioner (GP) referral and outpatient clinic attendance through to procedure and treatment. By Liaising with patients, their community care providers, specialist health services, their treating surgical teams and allied health within the RHH a tailored patient centric care plan is coordinated and communicated to promote timely, efficient, and safe care for Tasmanians.

The Role

The Surgical and Endoscopy Access ANUM role provides assistance to the Nurse Manager with planning and management of staff and resources on a day-to-day basis to ensure optimal patient care. The ANUM will act as a resource and mentor to staff providing advice, guidance and support in the care planning of patients booked on the elective surgical and endoscopy waitlist consistent with relevant guidelines and policies. A high level of clinical knowledge in regard to patient flow should be held to be able to provide support and advice to Surgical and Endoscopy Access Nurses. The Surgical and Endoscopy Access ANUM is expected to contribute to quality and safety activities within the unit and seek opportunities for change and progress including encouraging staff involvement in this.

You will need

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2027 until May 2027.

*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.

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata) . 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.
• 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).

*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

Name: Sarah Pettit
Position: Nurse Manager - Surgical and Endoscopy Access
Phone number: 0409 004 857
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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).

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.