Join the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) and play a leading role in delivering advanced clinical care to people across North West Tasmania.
This innovative community-based service provides rapid assessment, treatment and support for people experiencing acute illness, injury, or exacerbations of chronic and complex conditions. By delivering timely care in the community, ComRRS helps people avoid unnecessary hospital presentations and admissions while achieving better health outcomes closer to home.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll work with a high degree of clinical autonomy, applying advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills while collaborating with community nursing teams, General Practitioners, pharmacists, allied health professionals and other healthcare providers.
This is an opportunity to practise at the top of your scope, influence service delivery, lead clinical excellence and contribute to the ongoing development of an important hospital avoidance service.
In addition, you'll have access to:
✅ Salary packaging benefits including up to $9,010 in living expenses and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year
✅ Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning support
✅ An advanced practice role offering significant clinical autonomy and leadership
✅ Access to multidisciplinary networks across Community Health Services
✅ Fitness Passport for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
✅ Relocation assistance may be available for eligible applicants
Trade long commutes for coastlines, national parks and a relaxed lifestyle.
North West Tasmania offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle, with welcoming communities, affordable living, stunning natural landscapes and easy access to some of Australia's best outdoor experiences.
In this role, you'll not only enjoy a rewarding lifestyle, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the region by delivering care where it matters most: in their homes and communities.
We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about delivering innovative, person-centred healthcare in the community.
You will have:
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for the full selection criteria.
Multiple FTE available, up to full time
Shift worker position, working as part of the Community Rapid Response Service.
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: $148,470 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% employer superannuation.
Salary packaging and other applicable benefits are available to eligible employees.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the following essential requirements:
Please refer to the Applicant Guide for information regarding pre-employment checks.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the role, selection process and application requirements.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
Apply online by clicking the Apply button.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.
Nurse Unit Manager, Community Specialist Services
Email: lynn.sims@ths.tas.gov.au
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