Enrolled Nurse (504507L6)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Salary packaging

Job summary

Campbell Town Multi‑Purpose Service in Tasmania seeks an Enrolled Nurse to provide safe nursing care in partnership with patients, families and other health professionals. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in both sub-acute in-patient and aged care settings.

The role requires NMBA registration and strong communication skills. The position is permanent part-time (48 hours per fortnight), starting 8 February 2027, with salary packaging options and a range of employee

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to practice with respect for individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works within a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and effective care per best practice within a collaborative framework.
• Assists patients with daily cares including medication management, ADL's and wound care.
• Provides high-quality patient care in sub-acute in-patient ward and aged care settings in line with NSQHS and AGED CARE standards.

Skills

Nursing care principles

Medication management

Wound care

ADL assistance

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled Nurse (NMBA registered)

Job description

The Team:

Campbell Town Multi‑Purpose Service is a multipurpose facility with 24‑hour emergency care, 6 sub‑acute beds, 20 residential beds, Community Nursing, palliative care and same day infusion clinic.

Situated in the heart of Tasmania between Launceston and Hobart, within thriving heritage location of Campbell Town; a place renowned for its impressive selection of colonial buildings, masses of antique & specialty shops, all in the heart of the serene, unruffled waters of the Elizabeth River.

Family friendly workplace that values work life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth. Option to stay on premises and utilise newly renovated modern staff accommodation.

The Role:

The Enrolled Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

• Works within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative framework.
• Assists patients with daily cares including but not limited to medication management, ADL's and wound care.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in both the sub‑acute in‑patient ward and aged care to provide high quality patient care to a variety of patients with varying medical requirements in line with NSQHS standards and AGED CARE standards.

You will need

• Sound knowledge of the principles of nursing care, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

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 part time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, from 8 February 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.

Salary

$73,109 to $80,524 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.

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.

Regional Allowances

Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• 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

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

• As required by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years

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 Enrolled Nurse G2 (March 2026)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information:

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

Name: Summah Greenhill

Position: Director of Nursing

Phone number: 6774 8000

Email address: [e-mail]

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