Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
In conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager, the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rehabilitation provides clinical leadership and management in a multidisciplinary team within the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Management of referral, assessment and triage processes for rehabilitation patients, including complex patients, in collaboration with senior medical, nursing and allied health staff in Rehabilitation Services.
Development and implementation of systems to improve patient flow for Rehabilitation Services including admission and discharge planning.
Provision of effective liaison and linkage with wards of Royal Hobart Hospital, the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) and external services.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately one (1) month.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary $111,506 - $118,336 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Carol Harding
Nurse Unit Manager
0499 782 611
carol.harding@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.