Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 10 June, 2026 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Enrolled Nurse, Grade 2
$73,109 to $80,524 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, part-time
Region:
South
Location:
Lvl 3,169 Liverpool St,Hobart
Exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Department of Health!
The Team:
The New Norfolk community nursing team main Hub is at New Norfolk community Nursing Team Lower Ground, New Norfolk District Hospital. The team is a part of Subacute, aged care and community care stream (SAACS) of Tasmanian Health service who work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. This team works across three sites which may include being rostered to start your day at either Central Highlands (Ouse), New Norfolk, and Midlands (Oatlands) office.
The Role:
The role involves home visits and clinic appointments providing a broad range of clinical care for example core areas of wound care, catheter management and palliative care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
You will need:
* Sound knowledge of Primary Health Care principles and nursing care procedures and practices in the community setting.
* Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups.
* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Details of appointment:
* Permanent, part-time, shift worker position, working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
* 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.
$73,109 to $80,524 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:
Access to salary package 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.
Essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse.
* Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
* Current Driver's Licence.
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.
For more information:
Contact person: Rachel Iles, Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - New Norfolk, Central Highlands, Midlands community Nursing Service, 03 6166 1290, rachel.iles@ths.tas.gov.au
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.
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