- Australia, Tas

Medicine Part Time - Continuing

About Tasmania Government

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...

The Launceston General Hospital is the main referral hospital for the North of Tasmania. Surgical and Perioperative services deliver a wide variety of elective and emergency surgery, inpatient and outpatient services. LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions with a focus on advancing surgical care and supporting research. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Nurse Practitioner - Perioperative services will work to an advanced scope and support nurse led services across the Surgical and Perioperative services stream. The NP will collaborate and work closely with surgeons and nursing services in both the inpatient and outpatient streams to develop and deliver innovative nurse led models of care to the Northern Tasmanian community.

The successful candidate will actively participate state-wide and nationally in research, publication and education in the specialty of Perioperative Medicine and is responsible as a leader, advisor and mentor for other senior nurses practicing in the field of Perioperative Medicine.

You will need

- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Endorsed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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, day worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 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.

$148,470 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 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.

Advantages 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 Supp

📌 Nurse Practitioner (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston