Overview
The Team: The Nursing Director Critical Care Services is a senior leadership position within the Launceston General Hospital Department of Medicine.
The Role: Provide effective leadership and management of nursing staff and services within Critical Care Services at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), in consultation with the Director – Department of Medicine (DoM). Lead patient care in an inter-professional environment to achieve the defined objectives of Critical Care Stream within the DoM. The Nursing Director - Critical Care will have a team-oriented working relationship with the Nursing Director Acute Medicine and Nursing Director Sub Acute and Ambulatory Services. This collaborative relationship will ensure the operational plans of each DoM stream are aligned. The Nursing Director - Critical Care reports to the Executive Director Clinical Operations and Performance.
Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Executive Director of Operations and Performance provide leadership and support on accreditation, patient flow.
- Direct the operational activities of designated clinical services consistent with Hospitals North objectives and provide effective leadership, coordination and direction for the management of the human, financial and material resources to achieve these objectives.
- Assist in the development and application of clinical management policies, protocols and guidelines that will enable the evaluation of services against best practice standards.
- Provide leadership and direction in the areas of research/education, continuous quality improvement and innovative redesign.
- Manage clinical and corporate risk within the established framework whilst ensuring a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Support Nursing Unit Managers, Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Educators to facilitate a range of initiatives to enhance the quality of patient care in all areas of responsibility.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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. It provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a lifestyle; pursuing a health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients and 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
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 February 2026. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. 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 and benefits
Salary: $159,884 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. Allowances may include Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary packaging 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Desirable: relevant post graduate qualifications.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment checks.
Application documents
Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: Nursing Director - Critical Care (February 2025).docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Alex Smeaton. Position: Executive Director Operations & Performance - Hospitals North. Phone:. Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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📌 Nursing Director - Critical Care Services (529761)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston