Live, Work and Thrive in North West Tasmania
Swap the traffic lights for ocean views and start each day surrounded by some of Australia's most breathtaking landscapes.
Imagine finishing a shift and heading to a pristine beach, exploring a World Heritage listed national park on your days off, or enjoying award-winning local food and wine with friends. In North West Tasmania, this isn't a holiday destination. It's everyday life.
Offering an enviable blend of natural beauty, affordability and lifestyle, North West Tasmania is one of Australia's best-kept secrets. With stunning coastlines, rugged mountains, charming hinterland villages and four distinct seasons, you'll enjoy a quality of life that's increasingly difficult to find in larger cities. Housing is affordable, commutes are short, and work-life balance is genuinely achievable.
Join a Team Where You Truly Make a Difference
Hospitals North West is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to become part of our highly respected healthcare team.
As one of Tasmania's largest employers, we are proud of our strong collegiate culture, supportive teams and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Here, you'll experience genuine continuity of care, build meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues, and see the impact of your work every day.
Whether you're looking to grow your career, relocate for a better lifestyle, or find a workplace where you're truly valued, this permanent opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.
Why Choose Hospitals North West?
✔ Permanent employment with the security of public sector conditions
✔ Attractive salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
✔ Ongoing professional development and funded CPD opportunities
✔ Supportive leadership and collaborative multidisciplinary teams
✔ Diverse clinical experiences across a range of specialties
✔ Relocation to one of Australia's most stunning and affordable regions
A Lifestyle You'll Love
Forget long commutes and crowded cities. In North West Tasmania, you'll spend less time travelling and more time doing what matters. Enjoy fresh air, open spaces, vibrant local communities and easy access to outdoor adventures, all while building a rewarding healthcare career.
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
The Team
The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
All 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.
This permanent position is for the Relief Pool at NWRH to primarily provide cover on Medical, Surgical, Children's and Emergency wards/department. As such, applicants who have a minimum of two years post graduate experience, preferably having completed a Transition to Practice programme, should apply. We will be looking for an RN that can demonstrate adaptability to work between the various wards. Our permanent pool staff are rostered on a fully rotational shift basis, to cover short notice gaps. There are full-time hours available, and these can be split between successful appointees, if necessary.
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
Multiple Permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.
*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
$80,524 to $109,175 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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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 may be 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.
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: Jonathan Weeks
Position: Relief Pool Manager
Phone number: 03 6464 1014
Email address: jonathan.weeks@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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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.