About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...
Ward 7A is supported by a highly experienced and dedicated nursing team, many of whom have worked together for several years. This strong foundation promotes stability, teamwork, and a culture of professional development, enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care while supporting the growth of junior nurses and students within a team nursing model.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral hospital and the statewide centre for Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, and Vascular Surgery services. As an accredited provider of Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR), RHH delivers specialised stroke and neurological care to patients across Tasmania. Working in partnership with the Launceston General Hospital and North West Regional Hospital Stroke Units, RHH provides advanced interventions and ongoing management for patients requiring complex neurological assessment and treatment.
As Tasmania's leading teaching and research hospital, RHH maintains strong partnerships with the University of Tasmania and other educational institutions, supporting excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation.
The Role
Ward 7A is embarking on an exciting transformation from a Medical Subspecialties Unit to a dedicated Neurology and Stroke Unit. This development includes the establishment of an initial two-bed Close Observation Unit to support patients requiring enhanced neurological monitoring following Code Stroke activations, thrombolysis, Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR), and other acute neurological presentations. Service expansion to a four-bed Close Observation Unit is planned as the model matures.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead this significant service transition. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of neurological and stroke care at RHH while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and change management capabilities, with the ability to engage and support staff through both service redesign and broader organisational initiatives, including ongoing workforce, rostering, and payroll system changes. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, the NUM will play a key role in developing workforce capability, embedding specialist clinical practice, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a committed team through a period of significant growth and transformation, contributing to the development of a specialist service that will enhance outcomes for patients across Tasmania.
You will
Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 7A (508565) 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.
