The Team:
The Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department is a large, dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred emergency care to Tasmania’s southern community. The team includes emergency physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, support staff and trainees who work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. As part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, the Emergency Department plays a critical role in providing timely assessment, treatment and coordination of care across the broader health system, including inpatient services, community providers and statewide clinical networks. The team is committed to safety, continuous improvement, education and innovation, working together to respond to the diverse and evolving needs of the community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Role:
The Assistant Director of Nursing – Emergency Care at the Royal Hobart Hospital provides senior clinical and operational leadership within the Emergency Department, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and responsive emergency care. As part of the Critical Care, Clinical Services and Investigations stream, the role works in close partnership with medical, nursing, allied health and executive leaders to ensure effective workforce management, clinical governance, patient flow and service integration across the hospital and broader health system. The position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting staff capability and wellbeing, and translating Department of Health priorities into operational practice to meet the needs of the Tasmanian community.
You will need:
- Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary nursing leadership in a complex environment, knowledge of national and state health issues and reform agendas and a track record in achievement of outcomes in areas of responsibility.
- Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary senior management team with proven experience in the management of physical, financial and human resources under a clinical service model or similar environment.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated capacity to listen, liaise, negotiate and engage a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational change.
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, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to three (3) 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: $154,301 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses 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 $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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds a relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Anna Grady
Acting - Nurse Unit Manager
0418 381 965
anna.grady@ths.tas.gov.au
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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.
