Registered Nurse (514016L9)

The Team:

For health professionals, Flinders Island offers a rare opportunity to practise broad, meaningful healthcare while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. You’ll be part of a close‑knit multidisciplinary team, supported by a strong community where your skills are genuinely valued and make a visible difference. With minimal commuting, a relaxed pace of life, and unparalleled access to pristine beaches, hiking, fishing, and wildlife, Flinders Island provides the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing—ideal for clinicians seeking variety, autonomy, and connection in their work and life.

Join our dedicated nursing team on Flinders Island, where your expertise as a Registered Nurse will make a real difference in patients' lives. We're seeking multiple talented nurses for both full-time and part-time positions across our Hospitals & Primary Care network in the Northern region.

Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre:

• Multipurpose facility with 24 hour emergency care, 5 sub-acute beds, 9 residential aged care beds, community nursing, day centre as well as visiting medical specialists and allied health.
• Situated in the beautiful Furneaux Islands in off the North East coast of Tasmania, a place renowned for its untamed beauty, pristine beaches and unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
• Whether you love hiking, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, wildlife spotting or just wandering along a deserted beach at sunset, Flinders Island has something for you.  
• We are a family friendly workplace that values work life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.
• Support for accommodation may be available.

The Role:

• Provide high-quality nursing care across various hospital departments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Support patients and families through their healthcare journey
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

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

You will need:

• A minimum of 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and skills relative to both Emergency and Aged Care Nursing
• Understanding of working and living in a remote health setting
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

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:

Multiple Permanent shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you.

*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: $80,524 to $109,175 pro rata 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.

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 F