Registered Nurse (521375L4)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit at LGH Launceston is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in a 20-bed rehabilitation setting. The role focuses on evidence-based, patient-centred care and ongoing quality improvement.

Permanent part-time position (16 hours per fortnight) with opportunities for progression. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with NMBA registration and be committed to high standards of care in a rehabilitation context.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of nursing principles and NMBA standards for practice.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MDT to plan, implement and evaluate rehabilitation-focused, patient-centred care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care in a 20-bed rehabilitation unit.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating patient recovery goals within the unit.

Skills

Nursing principles

NMBA standards

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN registration

Job description

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

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum

Employment type:

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

The John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit is a specialised 20-bed rehabilitation service supporting patients to achieve the highest possible level of independence and successful transition back to their usual lifestyle or alternative living arrangements. As a Registered Nurse, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation care, collaborating with medical, nursing, pharmacy and allied health staff to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based treatment and recovery goals. This role is suited to nurses with strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills who are passionate about rehabilitation and continuous quality improvement.

The Team

The Tasmanian Health Service, John L Grove Rehabilitation Unit seeks experienced Registered Nurses for a 20-bed specialised rehabilitation unit which is situated a short distance away from the main campus of LGH. John L Grove rehabilitation is based on the social model of care where transition to premorbid or alternative lifestyle is a priority when planning, implementing, and evaluating the over care of a patient.

The Role

The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team (MDT) at John L Grove consists of Registered and Enrolled Nurses, operational staff, various allied health professionals, pharmacist, medical registrar. The Rehabilitation physician guides and directs the medical care of the patients in this unit.

Registered Nurse at John L Gove rehabilitation unit collaborates with MDT to plan, implement, and evaluate high quality, rehabilitation focused and patient centred care to the patients with various rehabilitation needs.

You will need

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 16hours per fortnight, as soon as possible start.

*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

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 Nurse

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

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

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

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