Care for children. Grow your career. Enjoy the Tasmanian lifestyle.
About the Opportunity
Join the team in Wombat Ward at North West Regional Hospital and help deliver exceptional care to children and young people across Tasmania's North West.
Wombat Ward is a 16-bed Level 3 paediatric inpatient unit caring for patients aged 0-17 years across:
- General Paediatrics
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Mental Health
Working alongside experienced nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and their families.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high-quality, family-centred paediatric nursing care.
- Support children and families throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain clinical documentation and patient records.
- Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Support and mentor students and junior staff.
What We Offer
Salary & Benefits
✅ Salary of $80,524 to $109,175 (pro rata), plus 12% employer superannuation
✅ Salary packaging of up to $9,010 living expenses and $2,650 meal entertainment
✅ Relocation support of up to $10,000 interstate or $15,000 overseas for eligible applicants
✅ Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
✅ Ongoing professional development and accelerated career pathways
✅ Study leave and professional development support
✅ Fitness Passport access for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
Live and Work in North West Tasmania
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With stunning beaches, national parks, affordable housing and short commutes, North West Tasmania offers an incredible lifestyle while allowing you to build a rewarding paediatric nursing career.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to children, young people and their families.
You will have:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Current knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and practices, and the ability to apply them in line with relevant legislation and the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to safe, patient-centred care.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Flexibility to work across a fully rotational roster and support service delivery as required.
- Working with Children Check/Registration
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing.
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for the full selection criteria.
Details of Appointment
Multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions available.
Shift worker (fully rotational), 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: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% employer superannuation.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range ($99,455 to $105,995) is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the following essential requirements:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
Please refer to the Applicant Guide for further information regarding pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the role, selection process and application requirements.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the Apply button.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.
For More Information
Allira Riley
Nurse Unit Manager, Wombat Ward (Paediatrics)
Phone: (03) 6493 6263
Email: allira.riley@ths.tas.gov.au
Why Work for the Department of Health?
Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence guide everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare while creating an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive.
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