Transition to Practice 

Aims to provide a safe and positive environment with a range of supporting resources to assist you as a newly qualified Registered 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.

About this Role

Transition to Practice supports safe, clinically appropriate nursing care in collaboration with patients/clients, their families and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes.

The program

• works to support development of clinical and professional practice in a supported environment
• supports delivery of quality and compassionate person-centred care

Positions are available in a wide range of practice settings across Tasmania, including metropolitan, and rural areas. Each applicant is matched as far as possible with their preferences however these cannot be guaranteed.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time shift worker and day worker positions available working a minimum of 48 hours per fortnight *additional hours may be available commencing in February 2027.

Applicants should note:

• for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
• Employer nominated Sponsorship will not be available as part of this program.

Transition to Practice is for 6-12 months. This is a fixed term employment arrangement and duties may be varied as required based on operational requirements. 

As required, please use the link below to commence Ahpra registration to ensure all the conditional requirements can be met.  If these essential requirements are not met prior to your start date, the employment offer will be withdrawn.

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Graduate registration

You are encouraged to apply early, up to 90 days before completing all course requirements, including any required placements. There is no need to wait until the course has been completed or graduation has occurred before submitting your Ahpra application.

Location

Positions are available in the South, North, North West in a variety of settings.

Salary

$80,524 to $86,715 pro rata per annum + 12% superannuation.

Access to salary packaging provides a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Graduate Entry Points

For newly graduated registered nurses who have not previously held registration with Ahpra, the entry point will be:

Registered Nurse Grade 3 Year 1: $80,524 pro rata per annum

For those Enrolled Nurses currently working who are transitioning to a graduate Registered Nurse, the entry point will be:

Registered Nurse Grade 3 Year 3: $86,715 pro rata per annum

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current Driver’s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)
3. Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
4. Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements

*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 - Registered Nurse requirements:

•   Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as a registered nurse

     •    Less than two years since completion of Registered Nurse qualifications for registration.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. serious traffic offences (Community Nurse positions only)

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous 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: 

• Registered Nurse - Transition to Practice.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. Please upload a one-page resume to support your application.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

South:
Erin McLeod
Nursing Director - Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice
transitiontopracticesouth@ths.tas.gov.au 

North:
Bec Cameron 
Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice
thsntransitiontopractice@ths.tas.gov.au 

North West:
Jess Wyld and Michelle Middap
Transition to Practice Coordinators
transitiontopractice.nw@ths.tas.gov.au 

Mental Health:
Karen Knights and Tonia Blackwood
Clinical Nurse Educators - Transition to Practice
SMHSttp@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

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

One Health Podcast - Spotify 

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Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

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.