Location

Lyell House, West Coast District Hospital – Queenstown, Tasmania

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Community Health Nursing West Coast (CNC – CHNWC) is the clinical lead for Queenstown, Strahan, Zeehan, and Rosebery communities (based in Rosebery with travel to the region required).

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and promote efficient and effective community‑based care aligned with Primary and Community Health Care Standards, National Primary Health Care Standards, and Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including NDIS and MAC providers.
- Coordinate team discussions and staff allocations to ensure appropriate and productive care of patients.
- Support and promote an environment that fosters staff education, learning, quality improvement, and compliance requirements of the service.

Details of Appointment

- Permanent full‑time day worker position, up to 76 hours per fortnight (hours negotiable).
- Commencing as soon as possible.
- Note: For a period of twelve months from publication, the selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Salary

USD $118,297 to $125,543 per annum, plus a 12% superannuation contribution.

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

Additional allowances may be available based on salary incremental points, including up to 10% Post‑Graduate Allowance.

Benefits





- Salary packaging with living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per FBT year.
- Remote Professional Development Allowance of $4,062 per annum and an additional 10% salary allowance.
- Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for eligible overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Leave entitlements including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Access to Fitness Passport for 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health’s Carer Accredited Employer Status provides support for employees with caring responsibilities.

Eligibility

- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Current driver’s licence.

Desirable criteria:

- Post‑graduate qualifications or working towards appropriate postgraduate qualifications.

Application Process

Download and review the Statement of Duties and Application Guide before applying.

Apply online. The application requires a 1–2 page statement detailing experience, skills and knowledge relevant to the role and the attached Statement of Duties.

Contact

Name: Cate O’Dea
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Email:

For further information, contact the person listed above.

Diversity and Inclusion

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Health Nursing West Coast (525872) (Queenstown)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Queenstown