Position details

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.

Permanent part time, shift 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.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Midwife

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area.

Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN).

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

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

Name: Trudy Segger Position: NUM Critical Care Department Phone number: (03) 6464 1019 Email address: trudy.segger@ths.tas.gov.au

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