The Team

The Clinical Coach. Pool works within the Pool Office team which consists of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, Associate Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Coaches and Staffing Support Officers.

The Pool Office team supports up to 600 permanent and casual Nurses, Midwives, Patient Safety Assistants, Ward Clerks and Hospital Aides to ensure that they are well prepared to provide patients and clients with excellent care when accessing services in Northern Tasmania. The Pool Office team prides itself on demonstrating the CARE values in all interactions.

The Role

The Clinical Coach, Pool supports the Nurse Unit Manager in the onboarding and ongoing support of the approximately 600 employees in the Pool, LGH. Clinical Coach responsibilities include supporting team members through mandatory training, orientation and ongoing development of knowledge and skills. The Clinical Coach is integral in creating a supportive, safe environment for staff of Pool to flourish. Supporting the Pool Office team and Pool members to respond to both predicted and unpredicted staffing needs within THS North is a very important aspect of this role.

You will need

- knowledge, skills and experience in acute clinical areas and the ability to support nurses and other members of the healthcare team to grow and develop in their ability to provide excellent clinical care
- have experience in performance development, support and assessment to team members who have varied experience, backgrounds and roles to develop skills and knowledge that will benefit the health and wellbeing of the Northern Tasmanian community
- demonstrate the attributes of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence as per the THS CARE values

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 appointment

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 64 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

$102,439 to $109,175 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.

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 $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 $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 or a Registered Midwife

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area.
- Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN).

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

- Generic Registered Nurse-Midwife - Clinical Coach G4 (July 2024) CSU.docx
- Applicant Guide.docx

For more information:

- Name: Deb Stewart
- Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Pool Office
- Phone number: (03) 6777 6903
- Email address: [email protected]

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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📌 Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach (POOL LGH) (503210 (Launceston)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Launceston