Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview

The Team: Ward 4D is an acute medical unit providing care for a wide variety of medical conditions, including cardiac, renal, respiratory, and neurological illnesses. With a strong multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Ward 4D fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for learning, including access to professional and career development opportunities. We also maintain a strong focus on staff wellbeing and recognition. Every day in Ward 4D is guided by our core values of compassion, accountability, excellence, and respect—for both our staff and the patients we care for.

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.

The Role

• Provide clinical nursing leadership within a contemporary acute care setting, delivering advanced nursing care within scope of practice.
• In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, contribute to care planning, and coordinate the delivery of services for patients admitted to Ward 4D.
• Foster effective relationships with service providers across the hospital and the broader community to enhance service quality and accessibility.
• Actively integrate teaching, practice-based research, and quality improvement initiatives into daily practice to continually enhance standards of care.

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 appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 24 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

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 and Benefits

• 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.
• 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 is working toward a relevant post graduate qualification in the clinical field or qualifications deemed equivalent.

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

Documentation and how to apply

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents: Download and review the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

• Statement of Duties: 523118 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Ward 4D 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: Samantha Waud
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 4D
Phone number: (03) 6777 4090
Email address: samantha.waud@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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