The Team:
The Paediatric ward at the Launceston General Hospital plays a vital role within the Department of Health by providing safe, specialised and family centred inpatient care, and supporting for infants, children and young persons across the North of Tasmania. As part of the Tasmanian Health service, the Wombat Ward supports the Emergency and Outpatients services closely working together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, workforce and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
As Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide clinical and operational leadership across Paediatric inpatient services at the Launceston General Hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating day-to-day patient care activities and supporting patient flow.
Providing high-level clinical knowledge and acting as a resource and role model for staff.
Supporting the NUM in managing staffing, resources, and service delivery.
Promoting a collaborative, professional team environment and a positive workplace culture.
Assisting with the development and review of protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement strategies.
Identifying and mitigating clinical risks and supporting safety and compliance initiatives.
You will need:
Clinical Leadership:
Strong Clinical expertise in Paediatrics, with the ability to provide clinical leadership and work with minimal supervision. Commitment to Paediatric and family-centred values and needs.
Operational Insight:
Able to coordinate bed management, staffing, patient flow, discharge planning, and resource management within a contemporary healthcare framework. Ability to support staff with complex clinical decision-making and safe patient flow.
Teamwork & Communication:
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, with young people, families and the multidisciplinary teams.
Quality & Risk Awareness:
Strong understanding of clinical risk, safety and quality systems, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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. Additionally, it 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. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 19 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 pro rata per annum. 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:
- 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:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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 Registration to Work with Children Registration
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.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
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:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Lynelle Freeman
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number:67776705
Email address: lynelle.freeman@ths.tas.gov.au
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