At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality nursing care in a supportive healthcare team.
- Company: Join the largest employer in Tasmania, making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development, and fitness perks.
- Other info: Flexible casual role with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with strong clinical and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 68.79 - 68.79 $ per hour.
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.
The George Town District Hospital and Community Services provide 15 acute care beds, physiotherapy, dental and podiatry services, and other visiting providers. Other services provided by the Hospital include Palliative care, Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care.
The Role
An exciting casual opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join the team at George Town Hospital and Community Centre in Northern Tasmania for a two-year period. This role provides safe, high-quality nursing care in partnership with patients, families and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Working across a rural and community health setting, the Registered Nurse plays an important role in achieving positive health outcomes while contributing to a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong clinical nursing knowledge and skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- A commitment to quality, safety and evidence-based practice
- A professional and patient-centred approach to care
Details of appointment
Fixed term, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months. 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.
$50.74 to $68.79 per hour (incl of 25% Casual loading). 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.
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:
- 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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
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.
For further information about the role, please contact the person listed below.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Registered Nurse in George Town 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.
