Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (504151)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tasmania is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to oversee nursing operations and ensure compliance with clinical standards. You will lead a dedicated team, manage resources, and provide mentorship opportunities. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport for family access to fitness facilities

Paid study leave and other leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in providing nursing leadership.
• Ability to manage resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership and oversight in practice area.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and legislation.
• Mentor and support staff in their development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical standards adherence

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Relevant post graduate qualifications

Job description

The Team:

• Bring your strengths and join a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our hospital’s brand ‘CARE’ - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• Provide strong leadership, a proactive communication style to effectively co‑coordinate the Nursing and Support team of Ward 6D, which includes our Acute Stroke Unit.

The Role:

The NUM works autonomously at ward level under the general direction of the Nursing Director to provide nursing leadership and is responsible and accountable for:

• Ensuring the standards of patient/client care within the practice area are in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical standards and evidence‑based practice.
• Ensuring the provision of nursing care that meets the care requirements of each patient/client in the practice area.
• Managing physical, financial and human resources effectively, ensuring the practice area objectives are met.
• Working collaboratively to support a learning organisation encouraging and supporting staff to develop further knowledge and skills to enhance the individual and the practice area.
• Providing clear direction to staff, so they understand their responsibilities and duties.
• Ensuring that quality improvement processes are in place and acted upon, resulting in constant evaluation and improvement in the standard of care to patients/clients.
• Acting as a role model for staff by actively coaching/mentoring/developing staff.

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

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team.

*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.

Salary

$134,109 to $140,384 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.

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 $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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant post graduate qualifications.

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

Application Guide and Statement of Duties

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: 504151 Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) G7b (March 2025).docx

Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Contact

Name: Lorinda Upton‑Greer
Position: Nursing Director - Acute Medicine
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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Respecting diversity

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.