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Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Permanent

Tasmanian Health Service – West Coast District Hospital

In Tasmania, we cherish quality over quantity. We embrace the unique and strive for excellence with quiet confidence, passion, and determination. Here, we pursue the extraordinary.

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.

At West Coast District Hospital, professionals from various healthcare backgrounds unite to serve the communities of Queenstown and beyond. Here, we encourage you to be your true self, follow your passions, and bring your distinctive qualities to our team. Join us and be part of a place where your work truly matters, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

The Role: An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic clinical leader to join the West Coast District Hospital as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager. In this pivotal role, you will work in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. You will assist the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources, providing operational leadership through the coordination of day-to-day patient care activities, including patient flow. Your responsibilities will include ensuring optimal patient care, maintaining effective communication channels with stakeholders, and promoting a patient-focused model of care according to best practice principles.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a deep understanding of rural health nursing and a passion for enhancing patient care. Your role will involve fostering a culture of critical thinking, research, and continuous improvement. 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.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality nursing care and embody our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), we would love to hear from you.

West Coast District Hospital serves Queenstown and the surrounding communities, offering a diverse range of health services including Emergency First Response, inpatient ward, and a Residential Aged Care Facility, supported by visiting services such as Radiology, Diabetic Clinics, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. Our comprehensive community services 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 [email protected] or (03) 6495 1550.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you are able to join the team


  • notwithstanding hours may 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 - $109,165 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:


  • Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%
  • Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type



Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:


  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
  • Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
  • Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.



Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:


  • Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications



The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:


  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.



How To Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be required to provide a Curriculum Vitae, that is no greater than 3 pages in length. And a single page cover letter that addresses your skills, experience and knowledge as it relates to the Statement of Duties.

Please note:


  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.



Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties


  • Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) WWVP CSU.pdf
  • Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) G5 (July 2023) WWVP CSU.docx



Applicant Guide


  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx



For more information

Kerolie Boyd

Position: Nurse Unit Manager – West Coast

Phone: (03) 6495 1550

E-mail: [email protected]

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.