At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead patient care in a dynamic medical unit and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and fitness perks for you and your family.
- Other info: Flexible part-time roles available with opportunities for further training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with clinical experience and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 115813 - 115813 $ per year.
About Tasmania Government
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 Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a Consultant-led Medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The ANUM works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, assisting the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day to day patient care activities, including patient flow.
You will need:
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- Fixed term part time, shift worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 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.
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata). 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.
Desirable criteria:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
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.
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. 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.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager in Hobart 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.
