Neonatal & Maternity Nurse Unit Lead

Department of Health; Launceston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

The Launceston General Hospital, part of the Department of Health Tasmania, provides a neonatal service in northern Tasmania. This role supports the Nurse Unit Manager in day-to-day management and coordinates patient flow within Women’s and Children’s Services to uphold high standards of care.

Permanent part-time, shift-work position with eligibility requiring RN registration. The department emphasises professional development within a supportive, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and ability to exercise professional judgement.
• Experience coordinating patient flow and discharge planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the NUM with day-to-day management and resources coordination.
• Coordinate patient-centered care delivery and ensure effective communication channels.
• Maintain clinical standards and policies to support a patient-focused model of care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Professional judgement

Stakeholder communication

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

The Launceston General Hospital, part of the Department of Health Tasmania, provides a neonatal service in northern Tasmania. This role supports the Nurse Unit Manager in day-to-day management and coordinates patient flow within Women’s and Children’s Services to uphold high standards of care.

Permanent part-time, shift-work position with eligibility requiring RN registration. The department emphasises professional development within a supportive, values-driven workplace.