Embrace a truly unique nursing experience in one of Australia’s most stunning and peaceful island communities.
Head Medical are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the dedicated team at the Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre in Tasmania.
- A genuine opportunity to make a real difference in a small community setting
- Varied Caseload from acute care to outpatient and community care
- Relocation support and accommodation assistance
- Salary $84,189 -$106,570 AUD (commensurate with experience)
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a varied and rewarding role that blends acute care, aged care, and community health, all while living in a close-knit, welcoming island community.
The Role
The Multi – Purpose centre provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the local community and includes
- 4 acute care beds
- 14 residential aged care beds
- A 24-hour urgent care service
- Outpatient and community nursing programs
You will be joining a committed, close-knit team providing essential health services to a population of around 1,000 residents.
As part of a small, skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver safe and effective nursing care across multiple settings including acute, residential aged care, and emergency presentations. Each day brings variety - from supporting chronic disease management to assisting in urgent care cases.
You will be confident working autonomously, making clinical decisions, and providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients and residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering general nursing care across acute, aged care, and community settings
- Providing triage and emergency response within the Multi-Purpose Centre
- Supporting visiting health professionals and coordinating patient transfers
- Promoting health education and wellbeing within the community
- Maintaining a high standard of documentation and adherence to clinical governance principles
Requirements
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience
- Strong generalist background with skills in acute, aged care, and/or emergency nursing
- Ability to work independently in a rural or remote environment
- ALS certification and triage experience (desirable)
The Location
If you’ve ever dreamed of combining rewarding nursing with a truly unique lifestyle, Flinders Island offers just that.
Located in the beautiful Bass Strait, between Tasmania and mainland Australia, Flinders Island is known for its untouched beaches, dramatic granite peaks, and strong sense of community.
- A relaxed pace of life, stunning scenery, and friendly locals
- Excellent outdoor lifestyle - hiking, fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, and photography
- Affordable housing and a safe, supportive community
- Daily flights to Launceston (35 minutes) and Melbourne (1 hour)
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.