Registered Nurse (504391)

Department of Health, Tasmania; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,524 - 109,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development support

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking Registered Nurses for permanent full-time and part-time roles in the Emergency Department at Launceston General Hospital. You will provide expert, patient-centred care in a dynamic environment, focusing on critically ill and injured patients. The position offers a salary range of $80,524 to $109,175 per annum, plus benefits including professional development, relocation assistance, and a fitness program. This is a chance to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying the beauty of Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to deliver advanced clinical care for critically ill patients.
• Strong skills in managing multiple patient presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care in a high-pressure Emergency Department.
• Safely manage deteriorating patients with prompt interventions.
• Collaborate with the care team for comprehensive patient management.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient management

Emergency response

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The Team

The Emergency Department team at Launceston General Hospital (LGH) consists of highly skilled emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, and support staff who collaborate to provide urgent and life‑saving care to the community. The team utilises advanced medical protocols to assess, stabilise, and treat patients with acute conditions, ranging from trauma to medical emergencies. Working closely with other departments and community health services, they ensure timely escalation and transfer of critical patients to appropriate care levels. Through their commitment to rapid response and high‑quality care, the team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well‑being of Tasmanians.

• Diverse and inclusive team focused on creating a supportive and positive working environment.
• Strong multi‑disciplinary teamwork and communication.
• Encouraging team that promotes ongoing education and training for all staff.

The Role

• Provide expert, patient‑centred nursing care in a high‑pressure Emergency Department setting.
• Deliver advanced clinical care for critically ill or injured patients, including trauma, cardiac, and paediatric emergencies.
• Safely manage deteriorating patients with prompt interventions.
• Collaborate with the care team for comprehensive critical care management.
• Manage multiple patient presentations simultaneously in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.

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. 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 a health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work and making a significant impact on the community.

Details of Appointment

• Multiple, permanent full‑time and part‑time shift workers (fully rotational), working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours negotiated with 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

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro‑rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439–$109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.

Allowances may be available: Post‑Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.

Salary packaging allows access to living expenses up to $9,010, plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.