Clinical Nurse Specialist - Retrieval Coordination *******L10)
Australia, Tas
Oct 1, ****
Medicine Casual - Fixed Term
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200..
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The CNS - RC is an experienced clinician who will be responsible for:
Coordinating and facilitating all inter-facility transfers around Tasmania via road, fixed wing, or rotary wing, including interstate transfers, in accordance with the Tasmanian Role Delineation Framework, the Tasmanian Clinical Services Profile and Agency policies and protocols, and available services at Tasmanian hospitals and facilities.
Ensuring triaging patients for transfer are appropriately transferred to the right place and receive the required level of care at the right time in accordance with operational processes.
Providing clinical leadership and expertise in quality patient management services, within both the ComCen and CCR multidisciplinary teams.
You will need
Highly developed clinical knowledge, skills, and experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting, including expertise in emergency care, and the ability to apply best practice principles in the delivery and coordination of nursing practice within the clinical setting.
Demonstrate high level time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks, along with proven leadership skills to support the AT team and work effectively within a busy multidisciplinary environment subject to work pressure and change.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, including oral and written, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and a proven ability to provide specialist advice, educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.
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 robust 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 appointments
Multiple permanent part time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working up to 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from 4 January ****.
Multiple fixed term, casual positions working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months.
*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.
$109,767 to $115,813 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 ****.
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
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
(Find out more under Carer Recognition Act ****).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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:
Experience in aeromedical and retrieval coordination and/or interfacility transfer coordination
Holds postgraduate qualifications in the critical care disciplines of ICU or ED (or equivalent) with a major focus on adults
Holds, or is working towards, a postgraduate qualification in Aeromedical and Retrieval (or equivalent)
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.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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!
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
(Find out more under Carer Recognition Act ****).
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 Specialist - Retrieval Coordination (522627 (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Hobart