The Team:
The Paediatric Unit (Wombat Ward) is a 34-bed, modern facility providing inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care for infants, children, and adolescents aged 0–18 years in Northern Tasmania.
Located within Women’s and Children’s Services, the unit works closely with the Paediatric Outpatient Department in a multidisciplinary environment that supports learning, professional development, and high-quality patient care.
Staff collaborate with paediatricians, nursing and medical teams, and a broad allied health network to deliver comprehensive care to children with acute, chronic, and complex health needs.
The Role:
- Clinical Care: Deliver comprehensive paediatric nursing care, including clinical observations, growth and development assessment, medication administration, IV management, and response to changing clinical conditions.
- Family-Centred Support: Provide education, reassurance, and emotional support to children and their families.
- Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with paediatricians, allied health, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
- Patient Advocacy: Promote and protect the rights, safety, and wellbeing of all children accessing our service
- Education & Mentorship: Support student and graduate nurses, and engage in ongoing professional learning and development.
You Will Bring:
- Paediatric Clinical Expertise: Sound understanding of child development, paediatric conditions, and age-appropriate nursing care.
- Compassion and Empathy: Ability to engage with children and families in a supportive and respectful manner.
- Critical Thinking: Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills in dynamic settings.
- Communication Skills: Clear, age-appropriate communication and effective collaboration with families and colleagues.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Capacity to manage emotional demands and adjust to changing clinical priorities.
- Teamwork: Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and family structures.
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 position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 February 2026 until 7 February 2027.
*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: $80,524 to $109,175 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 $102,439 - $109,175 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:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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
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 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.
*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.
Lynelle Freeman
A/Nurse Unit Manager - Paediatric Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6075
Email: lynelle.freeman@ths.tas.gov.au
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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).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.