Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department

About the role

The Emergency Department at Launceston General Hospital is seeking an endorsed Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced, autonomous clinical care to a diverse range of patients, from minor injuries to critical trauma. This role combines direct patient management with leadership responsibilities in education, mentorship and service development.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients within the approved Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and coordinate care pathways to improve patient flow.
• Lead quality‑improvement initiatives, develop protocols and contribute to service innovation.
• Provide education and mentorship to nursing and multidisciplinary staff.
• Collaborate closely with Ambulance Tasmania, inpatient units and community services.

Required profile

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Extensive contemporary Emergency Department experience with advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
• Proven leadership, communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and patient‑centred care.

Required skills

• Advanced clinical assessment and decision‑making in emergency settings.
• Knowledge of AHPRA standards and Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Quality improvement and service development expertise.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position (up to 76 hours per fortnight).
• Annual salary of $148,470 plus 12 % superannuation.
• Opportunity to work in a leading regional emergency department with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.