Nurse Unit Manager - Deloraine Hospital & Community Health Service (518202)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North

Applications must be submitted by Monday 09 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 9 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 7a

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

Deloraine District Hospital

Lead the delivery of high-quality patient care at Deloraine District Hospital, a 20-bed acute and community healthcare facility serving the Meander Valley. This senior nursing leadership role provides oversight across acute, community and emergency settings, driving clinical excellence, staff leadership, innovation, and positive patient outcomes within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The Team

The Deloraine District Hospital is a 20-bed Acute care facility that includes Palliative Care and General Medical Care. The Hospital coordinates the delivery of a broad range of community and allied services within the Meander Valley. We strive to deliver personalised care in a calm, welcoming and warm environment while being innovative and having a can-do attitude. Our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Meander Valley community.

The Role

- You will lead and manage the coordination of patient care within the Deloraine Hospital in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework.




- You will provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice and promote an environment conducive to innovation and change.
- You will provide leadership to staff in acute, community and emergency presentation settings.

You will need

- Extensive acute and community nursing experience, with strong knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, evidence-based practice, legislation, and skilled standards.
- Proven leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence teams, drive positive patient outcomes, and make sound, timely decisions.
- Adaptable, resilient, and proactive, with a strong business focus and the ability to build productive relationships and partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.

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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 15 February 2027

*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.

$126,036 to $132,932 per annum. 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 10% 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.

- Rural Professional Development Allowance of an additional salary allowance of 4%

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.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Deloraine)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Deloraine