Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The enrolled nurse provides direct patient centred, trauma informed nursing care to assigned patients, within the Inpatient Withdrawal Unit, located St Johns Park, New Town under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to achieve planned patient outcomes.
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, full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 29 September 2025 until 12 October 2025.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Enrolled Nurse Grade 2
Salary $70,980 - $78,179 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a mental health setting.
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Nancy Westcott
Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Services
(03) 6166 0759
nancy.westcott@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.