
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) (505591)
Job Description
Posted on: October 16, 2025
The Team: As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. 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 Unit Manager of Whittle Unit is a key leadership role within Palliative Care both in the south and across the palliative care service networks in Tasmania. You will need
- Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge and experience in palliative care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary nursing management practice, including: clinical governance; clinical risk management; evidenced based practice; research; clinical standards; ethics; and legislation.
- Demonstrate capability to promote a shared vision and purpose and positively influence others (internally and externally) to ensure optimal client outcomes and build a culture of success, commitment and active contribution by all staff within the practice area
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- 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. Salary: $130,203 to $136,295 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. Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant post graduate qualifications.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties:
- Nurse Unit Manager G7b.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
- Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Janet Clemens Assistant Director of Nursing 6166 6669 janet.clemens@ths.tas.gov.au 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! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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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