Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care (527658)

Department of Health, Tasmania; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager – Community Specialist Services to lead clinical wound care initiatives and coordinate community health services in Burnie, Northwest Tasmania. This permanent, full-time role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and driving quality improvement across the region.

You must be a registered Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA, have expertise in complex wound care, and be prepared to travel within the Northwest Tasmania region.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in complex wound care in community settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in chronic and complex wound management within the community setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Wound management

Clinical assessment

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Nurse Practitioner registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Primary job location – Burnie, Northwest Tasmania

The Team:

Primary Health North West is a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to communities across North West Tasmania. Working across a range of community settings, the team provides comprehensive care that supports people to achieve the best possible health outcomes while remaining connected to their local communities.

As part of an innovative and supportive service, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The team values diversity, professional development and a culture of respect, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The Role:

• Provide expertise in chronic and complex wound management within the community setting.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice

You will need:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
• Experience in complex wound care and strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive practice

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, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*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. 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.

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 and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Registration to work with Vulnerable People

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

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

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!

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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.

For more information

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

Application closes on 15 November 2026

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services

Phone number: 0408 477 355

Email address: [e-mail]