The Role:
- The Department of Medical Imaging (DMI) is a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our nurses play a key role within the large multidisciplinary team to provide high quality diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology to the Tasmanian community.
- DMI is seeking compassionate, highly adaptable nurses with a passion for learning and teaching who demonstrates advanced communication and teamwork skills.
- The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
Department of Medical Imaging (DMI):
- The Department of Medical Imaging (DMI) provides diagnostic and interventional radiology service for the Tasmanian across multiple modalities including ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy and angiography. We provide a Monday to Friday service and 24/7 on-call support for emergency interventional procedures.
- The Department of Medical Imaging (DMI) is a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a large multidisciplinary team including radiologist, radiographers, sonographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, administrative staff, and hospital support officers.
- As a team we value a culture of respect, accountability, growth, and safety with the patient at core.
- DMI offers structured training pathways to upskill our team across all modalities, including Angiography.
- Staff are required to wear lead aprons when working in Medical Imaging.
You will need:
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence based practice in the practice setting.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Multiple, permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from August 2025.
*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: $78,179 to $105,995 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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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.
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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.
Bree Macaulay
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Department of Medical Imaging
bree.macaulay@ths.tas.gov.au
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