The Team
Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) is a valued part of Tasmania's public health system, delivering high-quality healthcare to the North West community. The Medical Ward provides comprehensive inpatient care across general medicine, geriatric care and palliative care services, caring for patients with diverse and often complex needs. The ward works within a collaborative multidisciplinary model, partnering closely with medical, allied health and support teams to deliver safe, person-centred care. The team is committed to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, workforce development and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. The Medical Ward plays an important role in supporting patient flow across the broader health service while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and compassionate care.
The Role
As Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to the Medical Ward at Mersey Community Hospital, overseeing services across general medicine, geriatric care and palliative care. You will lead a skilled and dedicated workforce, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary environment. This role is responsible for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, monitoring ward performance, driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence, learning and innovation. You will work collaboratively with the Nursing Director - Medicine, Clinical Lead Medicine and key stakeholders to support service delivery, patient outcomes and workforce capability.
You will need
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Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop and support nursing teams while promoting a positive and accountable workplace culture.
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Extensive clinical knowledge and experience relevant to acute medical, geriatric and/or palliative care services, together with an understanding of contemporary clinical governance and quality improvement principles.
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Strong decision-making, resource management and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
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
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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. 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:
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: Tamara Kraal
Position: Nursing Director - Medicine
Phone number: 0490 939 184
Email address: tamara.kraal@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.