Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) )
Department of Health – Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW – North West Regional Hospital, Burnie.
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 16 December :55 PM AEST.
Position details
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 pro rata per annum
Employment type: Fixed‑term, part‑time, Permanent
Region: North West
Location: North West Regional Hospital
Come and work with us on the picturesque Tasmanian coastline at North West Regional Hospital, Burnie. We are looking for passionate Associate Nurse Managers to provide clear leadership and support to the Nurse Unit Manager in the Operating Theatre environment.
The Team
North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) is a 160‑bed facility and the principal referral centre for the North West Tasmanian community, offering general medicine, surgical (orthopaedic), intensive care, cancer services, paediatric services, outpatient clinics and specialist services. The hospital has close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania, providing opportunities for comprehensive learning and development.
The NWRH Theatre is a vibrant, supportive team consisting of four operating theatres providing Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, ENT, Endoscopy and Dental services. Standard working hours are shifts between 07:00 and 22:30 seven days a week, with flexible working arrangements and overnight on‑call service. The theatres have a dedicated leadership and education team to support all learning and development needs.
The Role
* Provide clear leadership and support to the Nurse Unit Manager.
* Permanent and temporary ANUM hours will be responsible for the Scrub Scout portfolio; further temporary hours will cover the Endoscopy portfolio.
* Deliver the greatest quality of care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
* Contribute to the health outcomes of patients through excellence in practice, fostering a learning culture, excellent communication skills and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Scrub scout and endoscopy experience is essential.
Details of appointment
* Permanent, part‑time, fully rotational shift worker – 22.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date.
* Multiple fixed‑term, part‑time, day worker positions – up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date until 25 September 2026.
*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
$106,570 to $112,440 per annum (pro‑rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with the 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 – up to 10 % based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010, $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other eligible benefits.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable).
* Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable).
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‑employment checks.
Documents
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.
How to apply
Apply Online. Click the "Apply" button 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 is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Name: Daphne Nicholls
Position: Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Suite
Phone number: ***
Email address: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
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