Ward 7A is supported by a highly experienced and dedicated nursing team, many of whom have worked together for several years. This strong foundation promotes stability, teamwork, and a culture of professional development, enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care while supporting the growth of junior nurses and students within a team nursing model.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral hospital and the statewide centre for Neurology, Stroke, Neurosurgery, and Vascular Surgery services. As an accredited provider of Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR), RHH delivers specialised stroke and neurological care to patients across Tasmania. Working in partnership with the Launceston General Hospital and North West Regional Hospital Stroke Units, RHH provides advanced interventions and ongoing management for patients requiring complex neurological assessment and treatment.
As Tasmania's leading teaching and research hospital, RHH maintains strong partnerships with the University of Tasmania and other educational institutions, supporting excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation.
Ward 7A is embarking on an exciting transformation from a Medical Subspecialties Unit to a dedicated Neurology and Stroke Unit. This development includes the establishment of an initial two-bed Close Observation Unit to support patients requiring enhanced neurological monitoring following Code Stroke activations, thrombolysis, Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR), and other acute neurological presentations. Service expansion to a four-bed Close Observation Unit is planned as the model matures.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead this significant service transition. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of neurological and stroke care at RHH while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and change management capabilities, with the ability to engage and support staff through both service redesign and broader organisational initiatives, including ongoing workforce, rostering, and payroll system changes. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, the NUM will play a key role in developing workforce capability, embedding specialist clinical practice, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a committed team through a period of significant growth and transformation, contributing to the development of a specialist service that will enhance outcomes for patients across Tasmania.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing December 2026
*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.
Hobart, Tasmania
$134,109 to $140,384 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Bronwen Neely
Assistant Director of Nursing MaCS
0400 419 719
bronwen.neely@ths.tas.gov.au
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