At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate emergency care and support to patients in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join the largest employer in Tasmania, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, professional development, and fitness perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with emergency experience and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 109175 - 109175 $ per year.
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels. Our Emergency Departments at Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) deliver high-quality emergency care to communities across North-West Tasmania. Each site has its own identity, leadership, and patient flow, whilst continuing to work closely together, operating under shared nursing and medical governance, with a strong focus on teamwork, professional support, and safe, patient-centred care.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for the Emergency Department at the Mersey Community Hospital and the Northwest Regional Hospital. We are looking for passionate nurses who not only are clinically sound but also value the human interactions that build the core meaning of what it is to care for people. The ideal candidate will be professional, dedicated, compassionate, and empathic, taking time in their day to connect with patients while they are at their most vulnerable.
- Have post graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing and Emergency nursing experience with skills in Triage and Resuscitation.
- Provide advice, care, and support to patients within your area of expertise.
- Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change.
- Resilience, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure.
- Be ready to be part of building great teams that work well together.
You will need:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 2 years experience as an RN in an Emergency Department.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast‐paced setting.
- Competent in resuscitation roles inclusive of airway, procedures and scribe.
- Completed ETEK and triage competent.
- Post graduate degree in emergency nursing/critical care (desired).
Details of appointment
Multiple positions available at both Mersey Community Hospital and Northwest Regional Hospital, Permanent full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) 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.
$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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.
Registered Nurse (514514) in Forest employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
