The Team

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding Care is part of the Surgical and Perioperative Services team at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania's largest tertiary hospital. The role works collaboratively with a broad multidisciplinary team to support patients requiring gastrostomy and enteral feeding devices.

The team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through evidence-based practice, clinical leadership, education and continuous quality improvement. Working across the continuum of care, the team supports patients, carers and healthcare professionals to optimise outcomes and ensure safe and effective management of gastrostomy and enteral feeding devices.

The service plays a key role in promoting patient safety and quality, developing and implementing best-practice standards, models of care, policies and clinical guidelines. Through strong collaboration and clinical expertise, the team supports innovation, workforce development and service improvement initiatives that enhance patient care across Tasmania.

The successful applicant will join a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to a specialised service that is recognised for its clinical expertise, leadership and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

The Role

- Provide qualified advanced clinical advice, patient information documents, leadership, support and direction in the development and implementation of Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding devices for patients and carers.
- Act as a clinical resource and mentor to other senior clinical leaders who are responsible for, and influence the delivery of, appropriate, consistent and safe care for Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding services.
- Promote a patient safety approach by working with individual clinical units to ensure the understanding and application of guidelines and policies relating to Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding are adhered to.

You will need:

- Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, best practice in Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding devices management and patient care.




- Broad clinical and operational experience with inpatient and outpatient Surgical and Perioperative Services in the acute setting with a demonstrated understanding of patient safety.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, mediation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and have a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate staff.

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, day worker position, working up to 60 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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

$118,297to $125,543 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.

Allowances

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

Desirable criteria

- Holds, or is working towards, Stomal Therapy postgraduate qualifications.
- Current Driver’s Licence.

Contact

Alexandra CzeszekActing Nurse Unit Manager, Short Stay Suite

Equality and Diversity

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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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Gastrostomy and Enteral Feeding Care (516028) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Hobart