Registered Nurse (513663)

The Team:

• Ward 5D is a 32-bed General Medicine Ward with a specialised focus on Haematology and Oncology care, including the delivery of inpatient cancer therapies. We proudly serve patients and their families from across the North and North West of Tasmania, providing comprehensive inpatient services in oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology.
• Our team is deeply committed to building therapeutic relationships that support and educate patients throughout their inpatient journey. We believe that compassionate care, clear communication, and emotional support are essential to healing and recovery.
• We foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence—where every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality care. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients and thrive in a team-centred environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Join Our Compassionate Oncology Team.
• Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and dynamic team environment?
• Ward 5D is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our inpatient oncology unit. In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and the broader multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, and the coordinated delivery of services to our admitted patients.
• As a valued member of our team, you will also have the opportunity to actively engage in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and practice-based research—helping to shape and elevate the standard of care we provide.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical education
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of oncology patients

You will need:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with a Medication Endorsement.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in acute care settings, with a strong interest or background in oncology, haematology, or general medicine is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to safe, accountable, and patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary environment.

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

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, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.

*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: $78,179 to $105,995 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 $99,455- $105,995 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 t