Nurse Unit Manager - Deloraine Hospital & Community Health Service (518202)

• You will lead and manage the coordination of patient care within the Deloraine Hospital in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.

• You will provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promote an environment conducive to innovation and change.

• You will provide leadership to staff in acute, community and emergency presentation settings.

• Extensive acute and community nursing experience, with strong knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, evidence-based practice, legislation, and professional standards.

• Proven leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence teams, drive positive patient outcomes, and make sound, timely decisions.

• Adaptable, resilient, and proactive, with a strong business focus and the ability to build productive relationships and partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

$126,036 to $132,932 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

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.

Regional Allowances

• Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

• 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

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

*As required by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and/or the Aged Care Act, occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check assessment every three years.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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:

• 518202 NUM - Deloraine Hospital & Comm HS G7a (September 2026) Aged Care

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx