Registered Nurse (509353L62)

The Team

The Permanent Pool is a highly valued service that provides an adaptable and responsive nursing workforce to support inpatient services at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Repatriation Centre. This is not your typical ward nursing role. Permanent Pool nurses are at the forefront of hospital flow, workforce flexibility and patient safety - responding to staffing needs, surge demand and clinical priorities. The Permanent Pool also provides the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) role, which supports hospital transfers and MET/CODE Blue support to the entire hospital. 

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be part of a team that keeps the hospital moving, then this is the role for you.

The Role

As a member of the Permanent Pool, you will:

• Work within a flexible and dynamic environment across a broad range of inpatient areas
• Benefit from the security of contracted hours, while enjoying variety in your clinical practice
• Receive individualised orientation and ongoing professional development, supported by experienced clinical coaches
• Consolidate and expand your general medical and surgical nursing skills across diverse patient groups
• Access structured professional development opportunities to enhance your clinical capability and scope of practice
• Be supported in pursuing career progression, including pathways to the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) role

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to build a strong, versatile skill set, develop confidence across multiple specialties, and contribute to a workforce that underpins safe and effective patient care.

If you are driven by challenge, motivated by variety, and ready to grow into a versatile and highly skilled clinician, apply to join the Permanent Pool.  

About You

To join the Permanent Pool you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years acute care experience 
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including written skills and the ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• 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.
• 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.

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, full time and part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, 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.

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 FBT y