Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice 2027 Intake
Transition to Practice
Transition to Practice aims to provide a safe and positive environment with a range of supporting resources to assist you as a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse. We will help you consolidate your skills and confidence as part of a high-quality, team-oriented workforce.
The Department of Health is the largest agency of the Tasmanian State government, responsible for public hospitals, Ambulance Tasmania, Community and Mental Health and a range of primary health care services. We strive to provide excellent care to the Tasmanian community.
The Role
Transition to Practice is a pathway of dedicated support, supervision and professional development on entry into nursing practice for Enrolled Nurses with less than six months experience since date of initial registration.
You will need
- Current knowledge and understanding of the NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards of Practice and the ability to apply these to the role and context of Transition to Practice Enrolled Nurse.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to maintain written documentation and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver person-centred nursing care in the practice setting that reflects the individualised needs of patients/clients and their families and evaluate care 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
Multiple positions. Fixed term part time, shift worker positions, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing early 2027 for approximately 12 months.
*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.
- Employer nominated Sponsorship will not be available as part of this program.
Your Transition to Practice placement is for 12 months. This is a fixed term employment arrangement, and duties may be varied as required based on operational requirements.
Once you have accepted your offer, please use the following link to commence your application for AHPRA registration to ensure you meet all the conditional requirements prior to your start date. If you cannot meet the essential requirements prior to your start date, your offer will be withdrawn.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Graduate registration
We recommend getting your application in early, up to 90 days before the time you expect to complete all your course requirements, which includes any placements.
You don’t need to wait until you’ve completed your course or graduated, to apply.
If you’ve already completed your course, you can apply now!
Location: Statewide (Southern Tasmania, Northen Tasmania and North West Tasmania).
Salary
$73,109 to $80,524 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.
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
- Current Driver’s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)
- Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
- other eligibility outlined in the application guide
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
In line with the requirements of the Transition to Practice Program:
- Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as an enrolled nurse
- Less than two years since completion of Enrolled Nurse qualifications for 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.
South:
Sonia Gallahar
Nurse Manager - Recruitment
nmru_south@ths.tas.gov.au
North:
Bec Cameron
Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice
thsntransitiontopractice@ths.tas.gov.au
North West:
Emily Charles
Acting Nursing Director – Education and Research
transitiontopractice.nw@ths.tas.gov.au
Important information
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.
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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.