The Team:
The Wombat Ward is supported by a dedicated, compassionate team of nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and their families. The team is made up of skilled Registered and Enrolled Nurses who work collaboratively to provide safe, high‑quality, family‑centred care to infants, children, and adolescents across a range of acute and complex presentations.
Paediatric nurses on our ward combine strong clinical expertise with a child‑friendly approach, tailoring care to each child’s developmental, emotional, and physical needs. They are highly skilled in assessment, medication administration, care planning, pain management, and recognising clinical deterioration, while also creating a warm, reassuring environment that helps children feel safe and supported.
Family‑centred care is central to our practice. Nurses work in partnership with parents and carers, actively involving them in their child’s care, providing education and emotional support, and recognising families as key members of the healthcare team.
Our paediatric nursing team works closely with medical staff, allied health professionals, educators, and play specialists to deliver holistic care. The ward culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement. We value kindness, flexibility, and a commitment to advocacy for children and young people.
Joining our team means becoming part of a caring, knowledgeable, and resilient group of nurses who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
The Role:
The Enrolled Nurse provides direct patient/client centred nursing care to assigned patients/clients, within the scope of practice of an enrolled nurse and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse/midwife to achieve planned patient outcomes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 60 hours per fortnight, commencing from 12 April 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 part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,109 to $80,524 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 7.5% 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.
- 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
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse (holds a Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines)
- Working with Children Registration
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Emma Holmes
A/Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatric Services
Phone: 67776075
Email: emma.clifford@ths.tas.gov.au
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