Registered Nurse – Emergency & Acute Care

About the role

Join the friendly team at King Island Hospital and Health Centre, where you will deliver high‑quality nursing care across acute, chronic, community and emergency services. As a Registered Nurse you will work in a supportive environment that values training, teamwork and respectful patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality, clinically appropriate nursing care to patients in emergency, acute and community settings.
• Deliver a range of services including acute, chronic, community care and emergency support.
• Delegate and supervise Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health professionals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated clinical experience in an Emergency Department and Acute Care setting.
• Aged Care experience is an advantage.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide direction and delegation to EN and PCA staff members.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position (up to 76 hours per fortnight) with a salary range of $80,524‑$109,175 per annum.
• 12% superannuation contribution on top of salary.
• Post‑graduate allowance up to 10% of salary.
• Regional, district and remote professional development allowances.
• Travel and relocation assistance (up to $15,000 for overseas, $10,000 for interstate).
• Salary packaging benefits, study leave and professional development support.
• Fitness Passport access to 40+ facilities across Tasmania.
• Carer Accredited Employer status for employees with caring responsibilities.