Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 20 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible

Region:

North

Location:

St Marys

The Registered Nurse strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

St Marys Community Health Centre and Tasmania’s North‑East

St Marys is nestled in the Fingal Valley in Tasmania’s North‑East, approximately 90 minutes’ drive from Launceston, and just 10 minutes from the vast and unspoilt beaches of the beautiful East Coast. It is within easy reach of several National Parks and world‑class mountain bike trails.

St Marys Community Health Centre has an emergency room and eight inpatient beds. The centre offers emergency, sub‑acute and palliative care, as well as a range of community and outpatient services including community nursing, home help, an adult day centre, physiotherapy, social work and child health.

Other allied health services visit regularly. The Tasmanian Lymphedema Centre is also based at the facility. Medical services are provided in conjunction with our co‑located GP practice operated by Ochre Health.

Our team works closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare, achieving improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering protected,



person‑centred and holistic nursing care within the unique rural context of St Marys Community Health Centre. Working across emergency and inpatient acute, sub‑acute and palliative care, the RN provides comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and THS policies.

The role is integral to maintaining high‑quality clinical services in a multipurpose facility, ensuring timely response to patient needs, supporting chronic disease management and providing first‑line emergency care for local community presentations.

The RN contributes to multidisciplinary teamwork, facilitates effective communication with patients and families, and supports coordination of care within the broader health service network.

The Registered Nurse actively participates in quality and safety initiatives, incident reporting, infection prevention and professional development, while supporting and guiding ENs, support staff and students. The role upholds THS values and fosters a safe, culturally respectful and inclusive environment that meets the health needs of the St Marys community.

You will need

- Demonstrated clinical competence across emergency and acute nursing, with the ability to independently assess, plan and deliver evidence‑based care in a rural multipurpose setting.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and engage respectfully with patients, families and the broader community.
- Sound critical thinking and emergency response capability, with the ability to recognise and escal...

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