Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 February, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 15 February, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7b
$134,109 to $140,384 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
St John's Park, St John's Ave
We are seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join Renal Services South.
The Team:
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and Renal Services South is the Level 6 Renal unit for Tasmania, encompassing all renal services except acute transplant surgery. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. 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.
Renal Services South encompasses Nephrology South (24 chairs), Karingal Home Dialysis Education centre (10 chairs), Acute Nephrology (4 chairs) and self-care centres at Glenorchy, Clarence and New Norfolk. It has established transplant (kidney and pancreas) and supportive care pathways (with dedicated nursing staff in all specialist areas).
The Role:
The Nurse Unit Manager provides leadership to the Renal Unit and ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within the Renal Unit.
You will need:
* Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in Renal Nursing.
* Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance; clinical risk management; evidence based practice; research; clinical standards; ethics; and legislation.
* Leadership skills - Individuals will demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose, and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment, and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from the 27 March 2026 for up period up to nine (9) months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated 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:
$134,109 to $140,384 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordancewith Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
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:
* 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. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be foundhere
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
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.
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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.
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