Start your Registered Nursing career with confidence. Transition to Practice offers structured support, dedicated clinical supervision, education sessions, and mentoring to help you consolidate your skills and grow into a safe, capable practitioner. Join a supportive team committed to your development and wellbeing as you transition from student to professional.
The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from current employees who meet the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Award advancement requirements for Transition to Practice Registered Nurse (RN) positions commencing in July and August 2026.
This Expression of Interest is strictly limited to employees who are engaged under, and eligible for advancement in accordance with, the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Award.
Applicants not covered by the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Award will not be considered at this time.
Applications will only be considered from current Tasmanian Health Service staff who meet all of the following criteria, in line with the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Award and the Transition to Practice policy:
You are currently employed by the Tasmanian Health Service in ongoing employment (12 months or greater) as one of the following:
- Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
- Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON)
- Enrolled Nurse (EN)
and you are covered by the Tasmanian Nurses and Midwives Award.
- You have less than six (6) months’ experience as a Registered Nurse (calculated from the date of initial RN registration).
- It has been less than two (2) years since completion of your Registered Nurse qualification for registration.
- You will have obtained initial registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) by the nominated commencement date.
Please include your region preference.
The Role:
The Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, clinically appropriate nursing care in collaboration with patients/clients, their families and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes.
- Works within the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) standards for practice and a Transition to Practice framework to embed clinical and professional competencies, in a supported and development-focussed context of clinical practice.
- Is individually accountable for clinical knowledge, further education and working within the scope of practice determined by their experience and skills.
- Delivers quality and compassionate person-centred care that ensures the wellbeing, safety, values and clinical care needs of the patient/client are met.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment:
Multiple fixed term, full time/part time, day worker or shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from July and August 2026 for approximately twelve (12) months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 3, Year 1 - Year 3
Salary: $80,524 - $86,715 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian Stat 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:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Driver’s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)
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Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
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Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
In line with the requirements of the Transition to Practice Program:
- Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as a registered nurse
- Less than two years since completion of Registered Nurse qualifications for registration
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.
Applicant Guide:
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
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:
Andrea Middleton
Acting Director of Nursing Education
(03) 6166 7932
andrea.middleton@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.