Clinical Nurse Consultant

The Team

Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania's northern hospital, and the Surgical and Perioperative Services (SAPS) provides high level broad surgical services to the north and northwest community within the LGH. 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.

• SAPS is a fast-paced area with a strong interdisciplinary team focused on best patient care and outcomes.
• Specific skills and experience in acute and complex pain management are desirable.
• The role of APS CNC works in close collaboration with the leadership team across the Department of Anaesthetics and the wider Department of Surgery to support exemplary evidence based and patient centred care.

The Role

• Using a multidisciplinary approach plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate advanced nursing care relating to acute pain management.
• The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Pain Nurse fosters an environment that values and provides education, teaching, research, and quality activities in relation to acute pain management.

You will need

• Provide clinical consultancy and advice on all issues of acute pain management and act as a clinical resource person.
• Establish and monitor effective communication with other acute pain service team members, and other health professionals.
• Provide leadership in contemporary nursing practices and promote a professional focus and environment conducive to innovation and change.
• Provide expert clinical advice and recommendations in relation to the selection and utilisation of resources.

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

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointments

• Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team.
• Fixed term part time, shift worker position, working 4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team until 29 April 2026.
• 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

$114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

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

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, a qualification relevant to the speciality area.

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:

• 523950 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Pain Nurse G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. 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.

Name: Julia Bullock
Position: Acting Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 8707
Email address: julia.bullock@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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