Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role:

• The After-Hours Nurse Manager role provides leadership, oversight, and management of the activities of the health service/facility after-hours. Supports the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating patient flow and management functions within the health service/facility.

• Provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promote an environment conducive to innovation and change.

• Works closely with the Nursing Director and the Assistant Director of Nursing to achieve the agreed objectives and outcomes in relation to patient capacity and demand.

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, shift worker position, commencing from as soon as possible for approximately twelve (12) months. 

Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 7b

Salary: $134,109 - $140,384 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $84.51 - $88.46 per hour. 

• 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:

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications

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.

• After Hours Nurse Manager.docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide.docx

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

Trish Bailey
Assistant Director of Nursing- ADON
 0439 490 130
Patricia.Bailey@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.