Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) (530072)

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Permanent, Full Time

Tasmanian Health Service – West Coast District Hospital

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) on the West Coast, your work will have a tangible impact every day. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to a close-knit community while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in a stunning, remote area. Our isolation fosters a culture of innovation and deep human connection, blending timeless values with a vision for the future. You will be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from dramatic coastlines to pristine National Parks. Whether your interests lie in mountain biking, hiking, or delving into the area's rich history, the West Coast has something exceptional to offer.

You will support the NUM in administrative and service delivery planning, driving innovative initiatives in quality safety programs and clinical practice standards. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in building strong working relationships with staff and the community. Your ability to inspire, influence, and deliver clear messages will help ensure cohesive teamwork and high standards of care. Ideally, you will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and have experience in Emergency Nursing.

At the West Coast District Hospital, healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to serve the communities of Queenstown and beyond. We encourage you to bring your true self, follow your passions, and contribute your unique qualities to our team, where your work truly matters. We offer a wide range of services to support Queenstown and the surrounding communities, including Emergency Care, an inpatient ward, a Residential Aged Care Facility, and visiting services such as Radiology, Diabetic Clinics, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. Our community services also include Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care, and Home Maintenance. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.

Please get in touch with Kerolie – our Nurse Unit Manager for the West Coast if you’d like to know more about our roles, services, and what we can do for you at admin.wcdh@ths.tas.gov.au or (03) 6495 1550.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.

*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: $103,466 to $109,165 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

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.

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available. 

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
• 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. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse