Assistant in Nursing (Multiple Roles)

The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital, as the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

The AIN works under the direction and supervision of an RN or Midwife and may be supported and supervised by an EN. They are responsible for ensuring the delegated activity is within the educational capability, and competence of their individual scope of practice, and are accountable for the care they deliver as delegated by the RN or Midwife.

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You will need:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in patient/client care, with an ability to assist patients/clients to meet their personal care needs and perform activities of daily living as required.
2. Ability to work as an effective team member in the professional health care team environment.
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and numeracy skills.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed Term, full time/part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, for a period up to eighteen (18) months.

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately two (2) years.

*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: $66,935 to $73,138 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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

Salary Packaging:

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. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.  (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). 

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care); or

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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: 

• Generic Assistant in Nursing G1 (May 2026).docx

Application Guide: 

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

Please complete the three (3) questions on the application form. 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 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Sonia Gallahar
Nurse Manager - Recruitment
(03) 6166 7935
nmru_south@ths.tas.gov.au

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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