Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care in Riverside

The Team: Primary Health North West is a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to communities across North West Tasmania. Working across a range of community settings, the team provides comprehensive care that supports people to achieve the best possible health outcomes while remaining connected to their local communities. As part of an innovative and supportive service, you’ll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. The team values diversity, professional development and a culture of respect, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The Role:

• Provide expertise in chronic and complex wound management within the community setting.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.

You will need:

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Experience in complex wound care and strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.
• Commitment to cultural safety and inclusive practice.

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us. 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 $148,470 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 7.5% 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.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia and endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Registration to work with Vulnerable People.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence.

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. 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.