Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Stroke Unit (516018)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 03 December, 2026 11:55 PM

Thursday 3 December, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Lead expert stroke nursing care at Tasmania's leading hospital, guiding teams, improving patient outcomes and shaping best practice in a specialist unit.

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital and is central to statewide Neurology and Stroke services. RHH provides a statewide service and is an accredited provider for Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR). RHH is also the statewide centre for Neurosurgery and vascular surgery, important services with strong links to stroke/neurology management. There are Stroke units or stroke services at Launceston General Hospital and the Northwest Regional Hospital that both perform Thrombolysis and post stroke care, however many patients are referred to RHH for ECR and ongoing neurological investigations/care.

As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Ward 7a is currently transitioning from a Medical Sub-Specialties unit to a specialist Neurology/Stroke unit.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Stroke Unit:

- Provides expert contemporary clinical advice and clinical leadership in acute stroke nursing.
- Undertakes a leadership role in ensuring that clinical and support services meet quality and safety standards and are in accordance with Agency performance objectives and community expectations.
- Facilitates the development and maintenance of effective communication links both within the Agency and with community health service providers, consumers, and other key groups to improve services to the specific client group.

You will need

- Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in stroke management,



together with highly developed clinical management and leadership skills to support best practice standards within the defined practice setting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify the learning needs of patients, their carers, and staff in relation to stroke management and develop and evaluate education and promotional activities that effectively meet those needs.
- Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously to achieve specified outcomes.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing December 2026

*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.

$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.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

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 $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).

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:

- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification

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 the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

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 workplace of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Lead expert stroke nursing care at Tasmania's leading hospital, guiding teams, improving patient outcomes and shaping best practice in a specialist unit.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Lead expert stroke nursing care at Tasmania's leading hospital, guiding teams, improving patient outcomes and shaping best practice in a specialist unit.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Stroke Unit (516018) (Hobart)
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