Become an Enrolled Nurse for Department of Health Tasmania

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre, serving a population of up to 300,000. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All of 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.   

Choosing to pursue your health career in the public health system in Tasmania means choosing connection with your colleagues and your patients.

It means choosing a lifestyle where outside of work you can find your extraordinary, and during work you can make a real difference to the community where you live.

Bring your professional experience with a values driven approach and work with like-minded people as you learn together, thrive together, support and recognise each other for the important role you play in Tasmania.

We are seeking experienced Enrolled Nurses in the following areas located in the southern region - Hobart:

• Medical and Cancer Services (General Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Respiratory, Stroke, Endocrine)
• Surgical Services (Orthopaedic, Trauma, General Surgical, Vascular, Burns, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Urology, Scrub/scout, Anaesthetics and Recovery)
• Sub-acute and Community Services (Acute Geriatrics, Fast and Slow Stream Rehab, Community, Rural and Remote Nursing, Palliative Care)
• Critical Care services: Emergency Department, Medical Imaging
• Permanent Pool (Nurse Bank)
• Paediatrics (WWCR)

Appointment details:

• Permanent, full time and part time shift work (fully rotational), working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
• Salary range from $70,980 to $78,179, pro-rata, per annum, plus penalty rates and 11.5% superannuation.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.

A few of our benefits:

• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
• Salary packaging options - package living expenses of up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year for eligible roles. 
• Leave benefits: 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata, per annum for shift work + public holiday accrual, which can increase your total paid leave up to 8 weeks per annum. 
• Relocation expense assistance available to eligible applicants.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

For more information, click Join Tasmanian Health Service – Where you want to be, to work and to play

Eligibility:

You will be required to meet the following essential criteria:

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

Please note:
Some positions may require a current driver's license
Some positions may require current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (WWCR)

The Head of the State Service has determined that the people nominated for these vacancies are to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty.
5. serious traffic offences (for roles requiring a driver’s licence)

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to apply:

Apply Online.  Click the "Apply now" button on this screen.

Provide the following:

• Your right to work in Australia or your need for sponsorship
• How you meet the essential requirements
• Your work experience and specialist skills
• Your work preferences
• A current CV or resume
• The details of two referees

Statement of Duties

 Generic Enrolled Nurse G2

Our Commitment:

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that we 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.

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Join us in listening to some of the lived experiences from our employees in the department through some of our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

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Sonia Gallahar
Nursing and Midwifery Recruitment Unit
Phone: +61 3 6166 7935
Email: nmru.south@ths.tas.gov.au