Registered Nurse (Relief)

The Team

North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital Scottsdale services the local and surrounding north eastern Tasmanian districts with an 18 bed sub-acute facility, a busy Emergency and Outpatient service, Palliative care services, Low risk midwifery run antenatal and extended midwifery services, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Social worker, as well as other Visiting services.

NESM Hospital Scottsdale is also a University Department of Rural Health teaching site providing facilities for students to stay and undertake clinical placements in Scottsdale.

The Role

The Registered Nurse is accountable to and works under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager/ Associate Nurse Unit Manager and receives guidance and support from other senior experienced Registered Nurses and health professionals for initiating, implementing, and evaluating quality nursing care.

Involve patients/clients and their families/significant others in the planning and implementation of care.

Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a strong team approach through open communication and a positive supportive approach.

Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research and evidence-based practice.

You will need

Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Registered Nurse standards for practice.

Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 8 October 2028.

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

$80,524 to $109,1175 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.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

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.

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
• 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

Registered Nurse G3-G4

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: Stacey Walters

• Position: ANUM NESMH
• Phone number: 0367788546
• Email address: [email protected]
• \Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday, 1 November 2026\