Description:
The Team:
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Tasmanian Health Service - King Island Hospital & Community Health Centre
Located in the Bass Strait between Victoria and northwest coast of Tasmania, King Island is well-known for world class cheese, fresh seafood, clean air, and incredible surfing and golf. King Island provides a picturesque backdrop for work and leisure, offering a close connection to the land and sea. It's a place where work-life balance can be easily achieved amidst stunning landscapes and a supportive community environment, with the island's small population fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere, where locals welcome newcomers with warmth and hospitality. In your downtime, you can choose your own adventure with one of our numerous opportunities to explore coastal walks, reserves, and historic sites, or you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity.
If you need any more convincing about our beautiful part of the world, and want to find out more about what it means to be part of our community, please visit: Live on King Island
The role:
The Department of Health are seeking a dedicated Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join their team at the King Island Hospital & Community Health Centre.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) position is a clinically focused role that operates on a fully rotational shift basis.
The ANUM supports the NUM to
- Provide leadership to the King Island Hospital and Health Centre (KIHCHC) inclusive of emergency, sub-acute care and residential care.
- Ensure the efficient and effective provision of care, based on clinical standards and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Provide mentorship and support to staff, and help drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes
Why Tasmania:
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.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 June 2025.
*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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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
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.
Regional Allowances
- District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Remote Professional Development Allowance up to $3,614 pro rata
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Working with vulnerable people Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate 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:
- Generic Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) WWVP CSU (1).docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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 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: Rebecca Thorpe
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - King Island
Phone number: (03) 6462 9900
Email address: bec.thorpe@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent 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!
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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.