About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Our paediatric ward is supported by a dedicated, compassionate team of nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and their families. The team is made up of skilled Registered and Enrolled Nurses who work collaboratively to provide safe, high-quality, family-centred care to infants, children, and adolescents across a range of acute and complex presentations.

Paediatric nurses on our ward combine strong clinical expertise with a child-friendly approach, tailoring care to each child's developmental, emotional, and physical needs. They are highly skilled in assessment, medication administration, care planning, pain management, and recognising clinical deterioration, while also creating a warm, reassuring environment that helps children feel safe and supported.

Family-centred care is central to our practice. Nurses work in partnership with parents and carers, actively involving them in their child's care, providing education and emotional support, and recognising families as key members of the healthcare team.

Our paediatric nursing team works closely with medical staff, allied health professionals, educators, and play specialists to deliver holistic care. The ward culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement. We value kindness, flexibility, and a commitment to advocacy for children and young people.

Joining our team means becoming part of a caring, knowledgeable, and resilient group of nurses who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families every day.

You will need

- To strengthen health outcomes through the provision of secure quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.
- This is Permanent role, 0.74 FTE based in Launceston, TAS.
- AHPRA Registration and current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration are required.





Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time shift worker position, working up to 56 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.

$80,524 to $109,175 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 Grade 4

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 (RN)

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

- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

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

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

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!

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).

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.

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📌 Registered Nurse (504069) (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston