Enrolled Nurse (530827)

Tasmania Government; King Island; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide direct patient-centred nursing across King Island Hospital and Health Centre within a small multidisciplinary team.

You will work under the direction of a registered nurse to achieve planned patient outcomes, with emphasis on excellent communication and high-quality care in a warm, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care or Rural Health an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across Residential Aged Care Facility and Rural Health Beds.
• Work within a small, multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families and staff.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered with NMBA as Enrolled Nurse

Job description

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...

Welcome to King Island Hospital and Health Centre! Our friendly team works closely together as part of the Department of Health to provide caring, high-quality support to our community. As an Enrolled nurse, you’ll play an important role in delivering a range of services—from acute, chronic, community care to emergency support—while being supported through training and teamwork. We’re all here to help make sure the people of King Island get the best care possible in a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment.

The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.

You will:

• Provide patient care across both Residential Aged Care Facility and Rural Health Beds.
• Work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Have excellent 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

Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on 6 December 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.

$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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% 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.

• District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
• Remote Professional Development Allowance of $4,062 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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

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.

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.

*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: Bec Thorpe
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: [phone]
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.