Registered Nurse (514514)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania, seeks experienced Registered Nurses for the Emergency Department at Mersey Community Hospital and Northwest Regional Hospital in North-West Tasmania. We value clinical excellence and compassionate care, with nurses connecting with patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.

Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing with ED triage and resuscitation skills, and be adaptable to fast-paced shifts.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing required.
• Experience in Emergency Department care with skills in triage and resuscitation.
• Ability to provide care and support to patients within your area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality nursing care in the Emergency Department.
• Support patient flow and triage activities in ED.
• Contribute to teamwork and professional support within the ED.

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Triage

Resuscitation

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (514514) Department of Health, Tasmania Darwin, NT, AU

Job Description

The Team

Our Emergency Departments at Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) deliver high-quality emergency care to communities across North-West Tasmania. Each site has its own identity, leadership, and patient flow, whilst continuing to work closely together, operating under shared nursing and medical governance, with a strong focus on teamwork, professional support, and safe, patient-centred care. The Northwest Emergency Departments are dynamic, high-energy environments where no two shifts are the same.

Featuring dedicated resuscitation bays, acute and sub-acute care areas, a fast-track zone, and an ED short stay unit. We’re passionate about supporting our nurses from day one, with a structured onboarding experience that includes a Transition to Emergency Nursing program designed to build confidence and capability in this fast-paced specialty. Strong academic partnerships with local and interstate universities provide exciting opportunities to further your professional development through postgraduate study.

This recruitment campaign is for experienced Emergency Department nurses, with successful applicants appointed to the Emergency Department service and allocated to either MCH or NWRH based on service requirements. Placement preferences can be discussed during the interview process, and we are committed to working with successful applicants where operationally possible. Together we are proud to provide exceptional emergency care to the North-West Tasmanian community.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for the Emergency Department at the Mersey Community Hospital and the Northwest Regional Hospital. We are looking for passionate nurses who not only are clinically sound but also value the human interactions that build the core meaning of what it is to care for people. The ideal candidate will be professional, dedicated, compassionate, and empathic, taking time in their day to connect with patients while they are at their most vulnerable. This will ensure that every patient journey reflects safety, respect and professionalism. Our Registered Nurses strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

You will need:

• Have post graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing and Emergency nursing experience with skills in Triage and Resuscitation.
• Provide advice, care, and support to patients within your area of expertise.
• Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change.
• Resilience, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure.
• Be ready to be part of building great teams that work well together.

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

• Multiple positions available at both Mersey Community Hospital and Northwest Regional Hospital, Permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) 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.

$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 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

• 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 Midwives Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Registered Nurse G3-G4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

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!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle 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.