Nursing in Australia
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About Tasmania
- We are Tasmanian - We are innovative, diverse, inclusive, and caring.
- lutruwita / Tasmania is a culturally diverse state, it is rich in history with a varied population, our Aboriginal heritage is an essential part of our cultural identity.
- nipaluna / Hobart is the capital of the state, the state’s major referral centre the Royal Hobart Hospital cares for and supports over 250,000 Tasmanians in the southern region alone.
- Within driving distance to all corners of Tasmania you are close to all being offered, whether it be food or drink, bushwalking, water play or cultural events.
This is where you want to be, to work and to play - Explore Tasmania
Living in Tasmania
Say goodbye to long, stressful commutes and hello to more time for what matters most!
Living and working in Tasmania will ensure you spend less time in traffic and more time doing what you love. Experience the convenience of a short journey to work – because life's too short for long commutes!
Tasmania provides:
- History
- World class Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Photography
- Bush Walking/Climbing
- Beaches and surfing
- Whisky, Wine, Beer and Cider
- Markets, Festivals and Events
- Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Three Peaks Race, Point to Pinnacle, Park Run networks
- And much much more
Visit the Tasmanian Website and learn more about Living in Tasmania.
Working in Tasmania
Working for the THS:
- The THS—south is the major tertiary referral hospital within the state and has opportunities to work across all disciplines of nursing and midwifery
- Access to mentorship and preceptorship for Nursing and Midwifery staff, which is further enhanced with clinical coaches and Clinical Nurse Educators, working across the region.
- Flexible and generous workload model based on Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHpPD) allowing you the time to provide the care your patients and clients’ need.
- Modern facilities including our recently redeveloped tertiary hospital.
- Shared governance and unit-based councils.
- Annual leave equating to 7 weeks a year for fully rotating shift workers
- Generous personal leave (including carers leave)
- Maternity leave (paid and unpaid) and paid ‘keeping in touch days’ when you are preparing to return to work
- Professional development leave
- Defence Force leave
- Long Service Leave
- Leave Purchase Scheme
Moving to Tasmania
We will support permanent residency for all successful applicants
Successful applicants will have access to a generous relocation and accommodation package
Links for more information:
“People here are invested in helping you to thrive. There are so many opportunities for growth and development.”Scott Gibbings
Statewide Allied Health Recruitment Consultant
Staff Health and Wellbeing
A dedicated Staff Health unit, including free vaccinations.
A variety of wellbeing initiatives are under way across the service such as:
- Healthy and Safe Workplaces Framework
- Schwartz rounds provide an opportunity to take ‘time out’ to reflect on work in a collegial and safe space
- Mindfulness, Yoga and Massages
- Our organisation is participating in the Health Round Table Well-Being Index
- Therapy dog program
- Fitness Passport
Staff Recognition
- Communities of Practice
- Daisy Awards
- Learning from Excellence (LEX)
Diversity
We proudly celebrate cultural diversity within our organisation.
We consider our diversity to be a strength and an advantage as it contributes to positive outcomes for the Tasmanian Community.
Fun facts about Tasmania
- Around the same size as the Republic of Ireland, but with one tenth of the population
- World’s cleanest air
- Hobart is the second driest capital city in Australia
- There is 15,800km2 of World Heritage Area (almost 25% of the state)
- Over 2000km of walking tracks in 19 National Parks
- The Royal Hobart Hospital has undergone a significant redevelopment in recent years to modernise its facilities and accommodate the increasing demand for healthcare services