Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lactation Consultant

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 10 September, :55 PM

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides clinical specialist care, consultancy, and education to staff, patients and families within the Launceston General Hospital requiring lactation support, and leading innovation and research to improve clinical outcomes.

The Team: Women\'s and Children\'s Services are focused on providing quality, evidence-based patient and family care with a trauma informed lens and growing the health leaders of tomorrow. Numerous professional development opportunities, including regular, quality Clinical Supervision are offered.

The Role: Providing clinical specialist care, consultancy, and education to staff, patients and families within the Launceston General Hospital requiring lactation support, and leading innovation and research to improve clinical outcomes.

You will need

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in delivering a high level of lactation consultancy and care, including the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and applying research to practice.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate lactation education sessions for patients and staff.
• Sound knowledge of research methodology and continuous quality improvement and their application within the clinical setting.

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

Essential Criteria

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
• Accreditation with the International Board of Lactation Consultants
• Current Working with Children Registration

Desirable Criteria

• Holds or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 28 hours per fortnight, 27 October 2025 until 26 October 2026.

Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary and benefits

Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary packaging: You\'ll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Award, 2023.

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

Benefits

• 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

Statement of Duties and documents

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents for the selection process and duties.

Application and contact

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.

Note: applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Contact information

Name: Leanne Roberts
Position: Nursing & Midwifery Director - Women\'s & Children\'s Services
Phone:
Email:

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