Enrolled Nurse (523089L1)
Enrolled Nurse (523089L1)
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Integrated Oprtns Centre
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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 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.
You will need:
- Sound knowledge of the principles of nursing care, procedures and practices
- Demonstrated ability to practice in a manner that respects the right of individuals and groups
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent, full time or part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing in September 2026.
*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
$73,109 to $80,524 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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% 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 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment 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:
Application Guide:
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 1-2 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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Dave Webber
Nurse Unit Manager - Integrated Operations Centre
(03) 6166 2690
[email protected]
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