Nurse Practitioner - Perioperative (526378)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 163,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Tasmanian Government’s Department of Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner – Perioperative Services at Launceston General Hospital to lead perioperative care across Northern Tasmania. You will collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to deliver nurse-led care, mentor senior nurses, and participate in state-wide research and education.

Permanent part-time, 16 hours per fortnight, commencing January 2027. Remuneration aligns with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Award, with pro

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative care leadership across Northern Tasmania.
• Collaborate with surgeons and nursing services to develop and deliver nurse-led models of care.
• Mentor senior nurses and participate in state-wide research, publication and education in Perioperative Medicine.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Perioperative care leadership

Perioperative medicine

Education

RN with NP endorsement

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3

$148,470 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, part-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Provide expert perioperative care leadership across Northern Tasmania.Work with surgeons and nurses to improve services, deliver nurse led care, support research and education, and mentor senior nurses in perioperative practice.

The Team

The Launceston General Hospital is the main referral hospital for the North of Tasmania. Surgical and Perioperative services deliver a wide variety of elective and emergency surgery, inpatient and outpatient services. LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions with a focus on advancing surgical care and supporting research. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Nurse Practitioner - Perioperative services will work to an advanced scope and support nurse led services across the Surgical and Perioperative services stream. The NP will collaborate and work closely with surgeons and nursing services in both the inpatient and outpatient streams to develop and deliver innovative nurse led models of care to the Northern Tasmanian community.

The successful candidate will actively participate state-wide and nationally in research, publication and education in the specialty of Perioperative Medicine and is responsible as a leader, advisor and mentor for other senior nurses practicing in the field of Perioperative Medicine.

You will need

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

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, day worker position, working 16hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 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.

$148,470 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).

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 a Registered Nurseand endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

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

For more information:

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

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.

Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST