Registered Nurse (514016L8)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Darwin; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible hours

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join the Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care across hospital departments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting patients and families in a remote Tasmanian setting.

Permanent, full-time, fully rotational shifts up to 76 hours per fortnight. Salary range $80,524–$109,175 per annum with 12% superannuation and additional allowances where

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience preferred.
• Experience in emergency and aged care nursing is desirable.
• Ability to live and work in remote settings and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care across hospital departments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Emergency nursing

Aged care nursing

Remote setting experience

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

The Team

Join our dedicated nursing team on Flinders Island, where your expertise as a Registered Nurse will make a real difference in patients' lives. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hospitals & Primary Care network in the Northern region, with hours negotiable up to 76 hours per fortnight.

Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre

• Multipurpose facility with 24-hour emergency care, 5 sub-acute beds, 9 residential aged care beds, community nursing, day centre as well as visiting medical specialists and allied health.
• Situated in the beautiful Furneaux Islands in off the North East coast of Tasmania, a place renowned for its untamed beauty, pristine beaches and unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
• Whether you love hiking, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, wildlife spotting or just wandering along a deserted beach at sunset, Flinders Island has something for you.
• We are a family friendly workplace that values work life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.
• Support for accommodation may be available

The Role

This role offers the chance to work in a supportive healthcare environment where your clinical skills and compassionate care contribute directly to positive patient outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values professional growth and work-life balance.

• Provide high-quality nursing care across various hospital departments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Support patients and families through their healthcare journey
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

You will need

• Post graduate experience of a minimum of 2 years preferred
• Knowledge and skills relating to both emergency and aged care nursing
• An understanding of living and working in a remote setting
• The ability to be highly flexible and adaptable

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, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 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.
• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
• 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.

Regional Allowances

• 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).

Eligibility

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

For more information:

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

Name: Mary Bushby

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 03 6359 0200

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! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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.