Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager - North West TAS

As the ED Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead a dynamic team within a supportive, collaborative environment. You will help ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality emergency care while shaping the department's ongoing development.

This role offers:

• A strong, experienced medical and nursing team
• Competitive remuneration and excellent professional development pathways
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff across all ED shifts
• Oversee clinical operations and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Manage staffing, rostering, and resource allocation
• Drive quality improvement and evidence‑based practice initiatives
• Support staff development through coaching and professional growth opportunities

About the Emergency Department

• 2 Resuscitation bays
• 11 acute cubicles
• 6‑bed Emergency Medical Unit (EMU)
• Approx. 80-100 presentations per day (around 30,000 annually)
• ~15% admission rate
• Leadership of 50 FTE nursing staff, plus administrative support

What We're Looking For

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse - Or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience as an ED Nurse Unit Manager
• Quality and Safety/Policy and Procedure/Clinical Governance experience - essential
• Substantial emergency or acute care nursing experience
• 3+ years of management experience - Essential
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Why Tasmania?

Tasmania offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia-spectacular natural beauty, short commutes, and a strong sense of community. Working in the public health system here means building meaningful connections with colleagues and patients while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $130,203 - $136,295 per annum Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution

Additional benefits include:

• Postgraduate allowance of up to 10% (depending on qualification)
• Salary packaging: up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 meal entertainment, plus other eligible benefits
• Visa sponsorship (482 or 186) for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance:
• Up to $15,000 for overseas applicants
• Up to $10,000 for interstate applicants
• Professional development support, study leave, and accelerated pathways
• Fitness Passport: access to 40+ facilities across Tasmania for $14.50/week per person or $28.05/week for families

Hours

Full‑time: 76 hours per fortnight