Registered Nurse (532932)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Launceston General Hospital, part of the Department of Health in Tasmania, is seeking a Registered Nurse (Grade 3-4) to support the Intensive Care Unit. You will monitor critically ill patients, assist with procedures and administer treatments under senior guidance, while maintaining precise documentation.

The role offers a permanent full-time position in a dynamic 11-bed ICU, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centred care and ongoing professional development within Tasmania’s public health

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and NMBA RN standards.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critically ill patients and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer treatments and assist with clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and care plans.
• Contribute to fast-paced ICU care and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nursing principles knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 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

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

The Registered Nurse supports the delivery of high-quality, patient‑centred care to critically ill patients. Working under the guidance of senior nurses and the multidisciplinary team, the role involves monitoring patients, administering treatments, assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and responding to changes in patient condition, while developing critical care skills in a fast‑paced environment.

The Team

The Intensive Care Unit within the LGH isa 11 bed dynamic medical/surgical unit that prides itself on delivering excellence in health care and improving outcomes for our workforce and the Tasmanian community.

• The Intensive Care Unit is an 11 bed dynamic medical/surgical unit
• The team prides itself in having a strong, supportive culture and strives for high standards of care
• The team is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our clients, utilising a range of treatment options such as mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, advanced haemodynamic monitoring, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

The Role

The Registered Nurse supports the delivery of high-quality, patient‑centred care to critically ill patients. Working under the guidance of senior nurses and the multidisciplinary team, the role involves monitoring patients, administering treatments, assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and responding to changes in patient condition, while developing critical care skills in a fast‑paced environment.

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 2 .
• 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.

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 position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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. 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 packaging 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

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!

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.

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

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum