Details:
Position: Registered Nurse– Wombat Ward (Paediatrics)
Salary: $78,179 – $105,995 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Shift Work – Fully Rotational)
Opening Date: 27 October 2025 Closing Date: 27 November 2025
The Position:
Join a dedicated nursing team in North West Tasmania and make a meaningful impact on your community’s health and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role:
Wombat Ward is a 16-bed paediatric level 3 inpatient unit providing care for general, surgical, orthopaedic and mental health paediatric patients aged 0–17 years. The ward delivers excellence in healthcare through a strong multidisciplinary approach, ensuring improved outcomes for patients and the Tasmanian community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care across a range of patient presentations.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Support patients and their families through their healthcare journey.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior nurses and students to foster professional growth.
Health Service:
Department of Health – North West Regional Hospital, Tasmania The Department of Health is committed to excellence in healthcare delivery and professional development. Employees are supported with comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, flexible work arrangements, and access to employee wellbeing programs.
Benefits Include:
- Salary packaging options ($9,010 living expenses + $2,650 meal entertainment).
- Relocation support up to $15,000 (overseas) / $10,000 (interstate).
- Post-graduate allowance up to 10%.
- Access to the Fitness Passport program (40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania).
- Study leave, professional development support, and career progression pathways.
The Location:
Based in beautiful North West Tasmania, this position offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by stunning coastlines, lush national parks, and a strong sense of community. With affordable living and easy access to nature, Tasmania provides the perfect balance between professional fulfillment and personal wellbeing.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability to apply nursing principles and practices.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and safety.
- Current Working with Children Registration (Tasmania).
- Post-graduate qualification in Paediatric Nursing (desirable).
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Roisin Sheehy at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.