Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice - Multiple Vacancies

Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice - Multiple Vacancies
  • Australia, Tas
  • Apr 5, 2024
About Tasmania Government About the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

The Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, clinically appropriate nursing care in collaboration with patients/clients, their families and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes, at all times working under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.

This role:

  • Works within the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) standards for practice and a Transition to Practice framework to embed clinical and professional competencies, in a supported and development-focussed context of clinical practice.
  • Is individually accountable for clinical knowledge, further education and working within the scope of practice determined by their experience and skills.
  • Delivers quality and compassionate person-centred care that ensures the wellbeing, safety, values and clinical care needs of the patient/client are met.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The hospital/site/area/team:

  • HN TtP program ensures Graduate Nurses are provided with support as they transition into the nursing profession
  • Dedicated team of educators who support graduates into their new career
  • Dedicated learning and development opportunities for early career nurses

Details of Appointment

Multiple fixed term full time and part time, shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you are able to join the team for a period of 12 months

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $68,913 to $75,902 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse

Current Driver’s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

In line with the requirements of the Transition to Practice Program:

Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as an enrolled nurse

  • Less than two years since completion of Enrolled Nurse qualifications for registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

The Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, clinically appropriate nursing care in collaboration with patients/clients, their families and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes, at all times working under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.

This role:

  • Works within the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) standards for practice and a Transition to Practice framework to embed clinical and professional competencies, in a supported and development-focussed context of clinical practice.
  • Is individually accountable for clinical knowledge, further education and working within the scope of practice determined by their experience and skills.
  • Delivers quality and compassionate person-centred care that ensures the wellbeing, safety, values and clinical care needs of the patient/client are met.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The hospital/site/area/team:

  • HN TtP program ensures Graduate Nurses are provided with support as they transition into the nursing profession
  • Dedicated team of educators who support graduates into their new career
  • Dedicated learning and development opportunities for early career nurses

Details of Appointment

Multiple fixed term full time and part time, shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you are able to join the team for a period of 12 months

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $68,913 to $75,902 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Youu2019ll 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.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

  • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an Enrolled Nurse

  • Current Driveru2019s Licence (Community Nurse positions only)

  • *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employeeu2019s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

    Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

    In line with the requirements of the Transition to Practice Program:

  • Less than six months experience (since date of initial registration) as an enrolled nurse

  • Less than two years since completion of Enrolled Nurse qualifications for registration
  • The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a preu2011employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
  • How to Apply

    Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

    You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

    Please note:

    • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
    • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
    • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

    Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

    We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

    Statement of Duties

    • Generic Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice G2 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
    • Generic Enrolled Nurse - Transition to Practice G2 (July 2023) CSU.docx

    Applicant Guide

    • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
    • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

    For more information

    Julia Bullock

    Position: Nursing Director - Education and Training
    Phone: (03) 6777 6954
    E-mail:

    Important information

    The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

    To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for u201cExisting applicant loginu201d where you can update your details

    The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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    26 April 2024
    Location: Australia Australian Capital Territory Australia
    Work type:
    Temporary/Contract
    PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

    Only direct applications will be considered.

    This career opportunity is no longer open.
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