What we do
In regulating the profession, we register nurses and require an annual renewal of their status. Only nurses registered or enrolled by the Board are entitled to use the term 'registered nurse' or 'enrolled nurse' in this state. To ensure the high standard in the profession, we accredit nursing programs in universities and Vocational Education and Training institutions, approve programs provided by other educational providers and set the standards and guidelines for nursing practice. We also have a complaints process, which examines the professional conduct or health of a nurse, registered or enrolled, with the Board. We provide advice to the Minister for Health on all matters relating to our function.
How we do it
We have a seven member Board and distinct operational units within the Board which run the various aspects of our function. The Board also establishes advisory committees to obtain expert advice on nursing and other matters. While we respond to all ministerial requests, we also contribute to policy making by sitting on various committees, and proactively bringing to attention matters we regard as being essential to the well-being of the profession, and to the Tasmanian community.
Current Members
Dr Denise Fassett, Chair.
Ms Francine Douce, Nurse Member.
Ms Susan Hughes, Nurse Member.
Ms Saz Newbery, Nurse Member.
Ms Elizabeth van der Linde-Keep, Enrolled Nurse member.
Ms Jennifer Bridge-Wright, Consumer member.
Ms Gillie Anderson, Consumer Member.
Moira Laverty - Chief Executive Officer
Our values
The Board is guided by a set of values and principles that ensure we can carry out our mission to serve and protect the community. Fundamental to our business is the commitment to self-regulation of the nursing profession and a continued regard for professional integrity. Our procedures are fair and transparent which helps us to ensure our accountability and responsibility to both the nursing and general community in which we operate. The Board believes in taking an innovative and leadership role in issues regarding the community's continued access to the best health care available. We proactively communicate our existence and our responsibilities, encouraging the community's sense of security as regards the nursing profession. We actively engage in life-long learning projects in the belief that growth in these areas is essential to continuing high and relevant standards of protection and care.
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