The Team:
Hospitals North provides health services across a wide geographical area of Northern Tasmania. Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the principal referral hospital for a population of more than 250,000 people and is Tasmania’s second largest hospital.
LGH operates within the Tasmanian Role Delineation Framework as a Level 5 hospital and is the major referral centre for Northern Tasmania. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding communities and is the largest employer in the region, with approximately 4,000 staff.
Clinical services include:
- Emergency care
- Surgery
- Intensive care
- Acute medical services
- Sub‑acute and community services
- Women’s and children’s services
The Role:
The After Hours Nurse Manager (AHNM) works within the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) and provides leadership, oversight, and management of hospital operations after hours.
This role supports the efficient and effective delivery of care by:
- Coordinating patient flow and operational management functions
- Ensuring care is delivered in line with clinical standards and best‑practice principles
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to support safe, high‑quality patient care across the health service
You will need:
As this is a casual position, the successful applicant must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities outlined in the Statement of Duties (SOD) to work effectively at the expected level on an as‑required basis.
Key requirements include:
- The ability to maintain clinical and operational knowledge and skills independently, noting that there may be extended periods between shifts in the AHNM role
- Confidence to work after hours with minimal supervision
- Commitment to completing up to two weeks of full‑time orientation upon commencement; following this, minimal additional orientation will be provided, with an expectation that you proactively maintain role‑specific competence
- The capacity to work effectively as part of a small after‑hours management team based in the IOC
- Demonstrated personal qualities as outlined in the SOD
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 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: $134,109 to $140,384 per annum pro rata. 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 $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
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.
Name: Alison Cooper
Position: Nursing Director - Integrated Operations
Phone number: (03) 6777 6865
Email address: alison.cooper@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.