Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 12 February, 2026 11:55 PM
Agency:
Department of Health
Award:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Employment type:
Fixed-term, part-time
Region:
South
Location:
Royal Hobart Hospital
The Short Stay Suite is seeking motivated, dynamic and high performing ANUM's who can inspire and lead our large team.
The Team:
* The Short Stay Suite is a component of the Perioperative Precinct and incorporates Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Same Day Discharge (SDD), 19 bed Surgical Ward and a state-of-the-art standalone Endoscopy Suite.
* The Short Stay Suite is a face paced, high turnover unit which will provide you with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of nursing care skill sets.
* The Short Stay Suite is seeking a motivated, dynamic and high performing ANUM who can inspire and lead our large team.
The Role:
* Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
* Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day-to-day patient care activities.
* Provides a high level of clinical knowledge and skill to promote a client focused model of care according to best practice principles.
* Act as a role model and clinical resource person to provide clinical advice and recommendations, support service development processes and promote positive team culture.
You will need:
* Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
* Demonstrated clinical experience in surgical and/or endoscopy nursing, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and work with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.
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, part time, shift worker position, working up 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) 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:
$109,767 to $115,813 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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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:
* Travel and relocation assistance support available 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. Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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:
* Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
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.
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:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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