The Team

• The LGH Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services provide high quality, consumer centred care in an environment where teamwork and excellence is expected.
• The role of Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Outpatients is a newly created position that will provide opportunities to build a service and a team that supports access to care for the community of Northern Tasmania.
• The surgical team works within a strong interdisciplinary framework providing opportunities for professional collaboration.

The Role

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality outpatient care across Surgical Outpatient Services, Launceston General Hospital, providing clinical leadership within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Manage and support nursing, clinical coordination and administration teams, including workforce planning, staff performance and development, clinic activity, patient flow, scheduling, waitlists and referral management.
• Oversee service performance, quality and safety, financial and resource management, data compliance and continuous improvement to achieve agreed clinical and operational outcomes.

You will need

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a complex clinical or outpatient healthcare environment, with strong contemporary nursing practice and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Highly developed skills in workforce, resource and performance management, with the ability to use data and service activity information to drive effective decision-making and improvement.
• Relevant nursing qualifications and registration, with demonstrated commitment to quality and safety, work health and safety, safeguarding and continuous professional development.

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 as soon as possible. 

*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

$126,036 to $132,932 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.

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 a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant post graduate 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: 

• Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Outpatient Services G7a.docx

Application Guide: 

• Applicant Guide.docx

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.

Name: Julia Bullock
Position: Nursing Director - Surgery
Phone number: 6777 8707
Email address: julia.bullock@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.