Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Control

$114,851 - $121,886 per annum + 11.5% super

The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) is small team overseeing infection prevention strategies across Southern Tasmania. Known for their expertise and collaborative approach, the team ensures safe, high-quality care through evidence-based practices, education and ongoing support. Working in a supportive environment, the IPCU plays a vital role in maintaining safety and compliance across the region.

The Role:

As an advanced clinical leader in infection prevention and control, the Clinical Nurse Consultant works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control (NUM) in the evaluation, planning and development of contemporary infection control practice across acute hospital and community services.

You will need

• Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control (NUM) in the evaluation, planning and development of contemporary infection control practice across acute hospital and community services.
• Highly developed organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and within rigid timeframes, including a demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously to achieve specified outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively review, develop and implement policies and procedures and initiate and implement quality improvement and research activities.

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, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight,commencing on or around 15 September 2025.

*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.

Location: Hobart

Salary:$114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordancewithNurses 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:

• 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 foundhere

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 postgraduate studies appropriate to infection prevention and control and inclusive of hospital epidemiology

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.

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Applications Close:Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 11:55pm

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent 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

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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Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.

We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:

protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards

prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level

help people achieve their best possible health.

We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.

We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.

We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

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