Registered Nurse (504511L3)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 27 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Campbell Town Health and Community Services:

Multipurpose facility with 24-hour emergency care, 6 sub-acute beds, 20 residential beds, Community Nursing, palliative care, same day infusion clinic.

Situated in the heart of Tasmania between Launceston and Hobart, within thriving heritage location of Campbell Town; a place renowned for its impressive selection of colonial buildings, masses of antique & specialty shops, all in the heart of the serene, unruffled waters of the Elizabeth River.

Family friendly workplace that values work life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.

The Role

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in both the emergency department and sub-acute in-patient ward and aged care to provide high-quality patient care to a variety of patients with varying medical requirements in line with NSQHS and AGED CARE standards.

It would be preferable that the successful applicant has:

• Ability to work independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous emergency experience including triage and cannulation competency.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take on challenges and help foster a positive work culture.

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 permanent, part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 72 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.

Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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

• Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

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

Eligibility

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.

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:

• Registered Nurse.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

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

Name: Summah Greenhill

Position: Director of Nursing - Campbell Town Multi-Purpose Services

Phone number: (03) 6774 8000

Email address: [email protected]

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.

Apply now

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (P72132) Salary:  $128,458-133,489 (Plus 12.5% Super)  Location:  Canberra Health Services Section: Women, Youth and Children, Paediatric Outpatient Department  Closing Date: 22 October 2026     What can we offer you:  •  City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. •  Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.  •  Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. •  Flexible working conditions.  •  Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).   To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)     About the Role:        Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people as a Paediatric Orthopaedic Nurse. Based within Paediatric Outpatient Services at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, this rewarding role combines advanced clinical practice, care coordination, patient and family education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver specialist orthopaedic care. You'll play a key role in supporting children and adolescents through every stage of their healthcare journey while contributing to service improvement and excellence in family-centred care.     For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.     Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: •  Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. •  Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.     To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** *** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.    Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together  Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind   CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.   The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.   If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Libby Coonan at 0481452565 or at [email protected] #LI-DNI LinkedIn exclusion pixel. Leave in if Area does not want to post on LinkedIn, remove if they do.

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Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (603451, 603085) Salary:  $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5% Super)  Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Special Care Nursery Closing Date: 12 October 2026       What can we offer you:  •  City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. •  Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.  •  Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. •  Flexible working conditions.  •  Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).   To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)       About the Role: Join a dedicated Special Care Nursery team delivering exceptional care to newborns and their families. As a Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 1, you will provide high-quality care to neonates requiring specialised support in a family-centred, developmentally focused environment, working alongside a skilled team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.   For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.       Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: •  Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. •  Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.       To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.    Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together  Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind   CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.   The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.   If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Belinda Livermore at 02-5103 6038 or at [email protected]. #LI-DNI

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Registered Nurse (Relief) (504180)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital Scottsdale services the local and surrounding north eastern Tasmanian districts with an 18 bed sub-acute facility, a busy Emergency and Outpatient service, Palliative care services, Low risk midwifery run antenatal and extended midwifery services, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Social worker, as well as other Visiting services.

NESM Hospital Scottsdale is also a University Department of Rural Health teaching site providing facilities for students to stay and undertake clinical placements in Scottsdale.

The Role

• The Registered Nurse is accountable to and works under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager/ Associate Nurse Unit Manager and receives guidance and support from other senior experienced Registered Nurses and health professionals for initiating, implementing, and evaluating quality nursing care.
• Involve patients/clients and their families/significant others in the planning and implementation of care.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
• Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence-based practice.

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

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 8 October 2028.

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

$80,524 to $109,1175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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

• 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

Eligibility

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.

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:

• Registered Nurse G3-G4

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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

For more information:

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

Name: Stacey Walters

Position: ANUM NESMH

Phone number: 0367788546

Email address: [email protected]

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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care (525880L1)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW

Primary Health North West

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 18 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Specialist Palliative Care Service North West is a dedicated and highly skilled multidisciplinary team providing specialist palliative care in the community setting. The Specialist Palliative Care Service supports people with life-limiting illness, along with their families and carers, through expert symptom management, care coordination, advance care planning, and end-of-life care.

The Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering contemporary, person-centred care across community, hospital, and residential aged care settings. You will work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues, providing clinical expertise, education, consultation, and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

You will need

• As part of an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality specialist palliative care, provide expert knowledge utilising an advanced clinical framework in the assessment and management of clients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Service.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff with the planning and management of staff and resources, and the coordination of day to day client care activities and flow.
• Work in collaboration with the NUM and other senior staff to ensure the efficient and effective provision of palliative care nursing practice based on contemporary best practice within a collaborative interdisciplinary framework.

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 permanent part time, day worker positions, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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 $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

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications

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:

• 525880 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care Grade 5 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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

For more information:

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

Name: Jacqueline Monsour

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Specialist Palliative Care Service

Phone number: (03) 6477 7760

Email address: [email protected]

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!

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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.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Healthcare Redesign (527235)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 21 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Medical and Cancer Services provide contemporary inpatient and outpatient health care services including Cancer Services, Acute Medicine, Subspecialty Medicine (Gastroenterology, Renal, Rheumatology, Neurology, Endocrinology), Respiratory, Ambulatory Care Services and Cardiology.

The CNC Healthcare Redesign provides expert leadership, project management skills and evidence-based health care improvement approaches to improve patient care within MaCS and facilitate consumer engagement and health professional consultation, for the development and implementation of meaningful and sustainable change across the health service.

The Role

• Lead healthcare redesign project work, addressing upcoming trends in the environment by undertaking specialised research to ensure a structured and person-centred approach for improving local healthcare processes, services, and performance.
• Undertake problem identification, data collection and solutions development, through the utilisation of Lean, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
• Collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary teams to design, develop and test solutions to improve service quality.
• Identify and lead the evaluation of nursing practice standards and policies within the specialist area to optimise and promote improved health outcomes for patients.
• Foster a culture of quality and safety within the health service through the promotion of evidenced-based practice and identification of areas for quality improvement, undertaking clinical research activities to improve service delivery.

You will need

• Highly developed knowledge, skill and expertise in contemporary nursing practices and healthcare redesign methodology, with recent clinical experience, or a demonstrated interest in the Medical and Cancer Services stream. Proven ability to effectively lead healthcare redesign projects and undertake the evaluation of services, with the capacity to review clinical practice policy, procedure, and protocols.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective networks and apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills to engage, influence and persuade a broad range of stakeholders. High-level organisational skills, with the ability to problem solve and apply principles of clinical risk management and quality improvement to the clinical setting.
• Extensive research and analytical skills including the ability to exercise initiative in gathering, preparing, evaluating and interpreting data, reports and submissions.

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

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 24 October 2027.

*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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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

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

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:

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical redesign or healthcare redesign

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:

• 527235 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Healthcare Redesign Grade 6 (November 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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

For more information:

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

Name: Colin Banks

Position: Nursing Director - Medical and Cancer Services

Phone number: (03) 6166 6738

Email address: [email protected]

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

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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.

Apply now

Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (523934)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 28 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Whittle Ward is a 10-bed specialist palliative care bed unit located in Davey Street on the Repatriation Site connected to the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) part of THS South. The Whittle Ward is the only public palliative care unit in Southern Tasmania. With a focus on expert symptom control and delivery of end-of-life care from our multidisciplinary team.

As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (CNE) operates as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering palliative care services to patients, their families, and carers across the respective region of Tasmania. The CNE is responsible for:

• Facilitating and supporting the development of nursing team members by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education programs in palliative care.
• Providing professional advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the delivery of clinical advice, assessment and interventions based on best practice in the health care management of people with a life limiting illness.
• Contributing to learning and development programs for other health disciplines and volunteers.

Duties:

• Facilitate and support the development of the palliative care multidisciplinary workforce by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating palliative care workforce development and educational programmes both to the palliative care workforce and other providers relevant to this practice setting.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development within a learning and research culture, promoting patient centred inter-professional learning, including where delegated contributing to relevant groups and committees.
• Ensure the maintenance of records in accordance with organisational policy and program requirements.
• Consult and liaise with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide educational support and evaluation in relation to staff performance development plans.
• Provide direction and education in best practice in the health care management of people with a life limiting illness to sites and services throughout the region.
• Actively participate in quality improvement and clinical research activities in palliative care that will contribute to evidence based research in nursing practice.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policy and guidelines that will guide and inform evidence based palliative care management practices and contribute to high standards of client care.
• Maintain professional development through reflective practice, participation in continuous learning activities including networking and engaging with local and national colleagues and by participating in an annual performance development program.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

You will need

• Demonstrated advanced clinical practice experience in palliative care, encompassing acute and community-based services, including primary health care.
• Demonstrated ability to apply teaching and learning strategies in the clinical area, including the development, implementation and evaluation of professional development, education, and training activities.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary education theories and practice, health and professional development issues, and their impact on the knowledge and skill requirements of the nursing workforce.

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, day worker position, working 32 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.

Salary

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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

• 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

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Current Driver's Licence
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in specialised palliative care management with experience working in the community setting.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent)

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 Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care G6

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

For more information:

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

Name: Anna Nicholas

Position: Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 0407 647 804

Email address: [email protected]

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

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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.

Apply now

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (526675L7)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Monday 26 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a Consultant-led Medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The ANUM works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, assisting the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.

You will need

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.

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 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Fixed term part time, shift worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.

*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

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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 candidate

• 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

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

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 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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

For more information:

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

Name: Jess Mitchell

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Rapid Assessment Medical Unit

Email address: [email protected]

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

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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.

Apply now

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (523349L1)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 22 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) provides clinical and operational leadership within the North West Renal Unit, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred renal care. Working closely with Nurse Unit Managers and the multidisciplinary team, the ANUM coordinates daily clinical operations, staffing, resources and patient flow while maintaining excellence in haemodialysis care. The role combines advanced renal nursing practice with leadership responsibilities, including staff support, mentoring, quality improvement, clinical governance and service development, contributing to a collaborative and accountable team culture.

The Role

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) at the North West Renal Unit, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of daily haemodialysis operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Coordinate staffing, patient allocations, clinical resources and patient flow to support efficient service delivery and continuity of care.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, promote evidence-based practice, contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities, and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

You will need

• Strong haemodialysis and renal nursing knowledge, with the ability to deliver contemporary, patient-centred care and sound clinical decision-making.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support staff, foster multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinate clinical and operational priorities.
• Commitment to staff development, quality improvement and service innovation, contributing to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement of renal services.

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 part time, shift worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, with a 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.

Salary

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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 $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

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:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

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 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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

For more information:

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

Name: Kirby Wheatley & Ailsa Jones

Position: Nurse Unit Manager North West Renal Satellite Unit

Phone number: (03) 6477 7746

Email address: [email protected]

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.

Apply now

An Western VIC hospital requires an ADON from 04/08/2026 - 9/11/2026 Description: The role of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to provide operational leadership and management within Portland District Health to meet the strategic plan. The incumbent is a senior nurse who is able to offer assistance to clinical divisions and be a human / management resource especially out of business hours. All interactions with staff, patients and relatives is guided by the organizations values of wisdom, courage, and compassion. A Senior Registered Nurse with management and leadership experience. Advanced understanding and knowledge of clinical nursing and clinical risk management Understanding and familiarity of NSQHS Standards Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and ICT skills Please complete the form below and attach your CV. To apply for this role, you must hold medical registration with AHPRA and have the right to work in Australia. For further information, please call us on 1300 900 100.

• Agency Rates
• Accomodation Provided
• Travel Assitance

An Southern TAS hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in Mental Health from 26/10/2026 to 18/12/2026.

Essential Requirements:
• Mental Health nursing experience – preferably working with young people.
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Working with Vulnerable People registration.

For further information about this job, please contact Molleda Choeun on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern TAS hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in Mental Health from 15/11/2026 to 15/11/2026.

Essential Skills: Experience with CATT teams, current drivers licence

For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Metropolitan TAS hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in Correctional Health from 11/11/2026 to 04/02/2027.

Essential Requirements:
• AHPRA Registration for Registered Nurse.
• Correctional Primary Health experience.
• Working with Vulnerable People registration (required to apply for Tasmanian WWVP).
• Current National Police Check (must be within the previous 12 months)

For further information about this job, please contact Molleda Choeun on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Central QLD hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in Mental Health from 28/09/2026 to 15/10/2026.

Mandatory Experience: Case Management

For further information about this job, please contact The Nursing Team on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Southern TAS hospital requires a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant in Mental Health from 03/10/2026 to 11/12/2026.

Essential Requirements
• Mental health experience.
• Working with Vulnerable People registration (required to apply for Tasmanian WWVP).

For further information about this job, please contact Molleda Choeun on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant in MPS from 05/10/2026 to 23/11/2026.

Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification, first on call experience, MEC/REC

For further information about this job, please contact Belinda Seedsman on 1300 444 100.

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in MPS from 02/10/2026 to 27/11/2026.

Essential Requirements: Minimum 3yrs experience in child and maternal health, BLS, PALS, immunisations. CNCs are expected to participate in portfolio/audit management as senior staff member.

For further information about this job, please contact Bridget Stewart on 1300 444 100. SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance

An Northern QLD hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in Remote Area Nurse from 23/09/2026 to 01/11/2026.

Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in acute care setting, ALS, PALS, Triage qualification, first on call experience, MEC/REC

For further information about this job, please contact Belinda Seedsman on 1300 444 100

SN_IND

• Accommodation provided
• Agency Rates
• Travel Allowance