After Hours Nurse Manager ) – Department of Health, Tasmania
The Team
The After Hours Nurse Manager is an integral member of the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) team at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH). The IOC serves as the central coordination hub, ensuring patients receive the right care from the right person in the most appropriate setting. It brings together integrated services that work collaboratively to deliver a seamless patient journey across the continuum of care, improving outcomes for consumers, the workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership, oversight, and management of health service operations after hours. The successful applicant will demonstrate:
* Strong leadership skills and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing management practices
* Adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to change
* Availability for fully rotational shifts, with a willingness to work predominantly weekends, late shifts, and nights
* The ability to integrate effectively within the existing After Hours Nurse Manager team
This recruitment process may result in fixed‑term and casual appointments over the next 12 months.
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 also provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work and making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment
Permanent part‑time, shift‑worker position, working 24 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
$134,109 – $140,384 per annum Pro rata. Our Employer 12 % superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. The salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range ($99,455 – $105,995) is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* 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.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desired criteria include:
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
* ‑338, After Hours Nurse Manager G7b (July 2023) – CSU.docx
* 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. Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information
* Name: Alison Cooper
* Position: Nursing Director – Integrated Operations
* Phone number: (03) 6777 6865
* Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle. One Health Podcast – Spotify & Apple. Tasmanian Health Careers. Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. 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. The department strongly encourages applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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