The Team:
The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Nurse Unit Manager to lead K10 West at the Royal Hobart Hospital. K10 West is a 30-bed ward specialising in General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Respiratory Medicine. As Tasmania’s largest hospital and the state’s principal clinical teaching and research centre, the Royal Hobart Hospital works closely with the University of Tasmania and other leading institutions. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence in healthcare and achieving improved outcomes for our patients, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that provides care for a diverse range of patients and conditions, including ICU step-down cases. K10 West is also the specialist inpatient unit for patients with eating disorders. Most admissions come via the Emergency Department, Rapid Assessment and Planning Unit, and Department of Critical Care, ensuring a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Our team—comprising nursing, medical, allied health, clerical, and operational staff—is dedicated to clinical excellence and promoting the best possible patient outcomes.
Why Hobart?
Living and working in Hobart offers an enviable lifestyle, with short commutes, easy access to stunning beaches and national parks, and a vibrant food and wine culture.
The Role:
The Nurse Unit Manager:
- Provides leadership to Respiratory, Infectious Diseases and General Medicine (Ward K10 West) at the Royal Hobart Hospital
- Ensures the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinicals standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education and nursing research functions within Ward K10 West.
You will need:
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and experience in Respiratory, Infectious Diseases and General Medicine and related procedures and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including clinical governance; clinical risk management; evidenced based practice; research; clinical standards; ethics; and legislation.
- Individuals will demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose, and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area.
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, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 23rd February 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: $134,109 to $140,384 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- 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.
Alison West
A/ADON Medical and Cancer Services
0467826177
alison.west@ths.tas.gov.au
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