The Team

The Trauma and Acute Surgery Unit (TASU) is a fast paced, acute ward environment, and prides itself on a high standard of acute general surgical and trauma nursing care. We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the team who is dynamic, enthusiastic and ready to continue their professional development. TASU prides itself on exemplifying the OneHealth CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, and is seeking an ANUM who will lead this amongst the team.

The Role

- Provide clinical consultancy services using the principles of contemporary based evidence on issues of standards of practice and the delivery of clinical care, acting as a clinical resource, advisor, mentor, role model and technical expert in relation to Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- Lead innovation and change to develop responses to address emerging service needs in relation to safety and quality across Surgical and Perioperative Services.
- Develop and implement clinical risk management strategies appropriate to the clinical setting, consistent with best practice and customer focused outcomes.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 13 February 2027.

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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

- Career 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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications

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!

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 - Clinical Practice and Standards (527798) (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart