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The Team Join our dedicated nursing team in the meander valley and make a meaningful difference in our communitys health and wellbeing. As a Community Registered Nurse, youll provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while working alongside supportive colleagues who value your expertise and professional growth. We provide a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career. Youll benefit from comprehensive orientation programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. Our commitment to worklife balance includes flexible scheduling options and generous leave entitlements. The Role As a community Nurse at Westbury and Longford Community Health centres you will provide quality nursing care to a wide variety of community clients in the home environment or in the clinic setting. 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 Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Commitment to patientcentred care and safety Ability to work effectively in a team environment Postgraduate qualifications (desirable) Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment Permanent, parttime, day worker position, working up to 14 hours per fortnight, commencing from 12 April 2026. Fixed term, casual position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months, 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 fulltime, parttime, and casual vacancies. Salary $80,524 to $102,295 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 Grade4. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: PostGraduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Salary Packaging Youll 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 Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Current Drivers Licence. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of preemployment 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: Generic Registered Nurse Community G34 (July2023) 0003 CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health Applicant Guide Sep2024.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 12 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: Halina Steane Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: (03) 67012150 Email address: [email protected] What it is like working at the Department of Health Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania|Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast Spotify One Health Podcast Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr