Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Medical Day Procedure Unit (CNC) provides clinical leadership and direction to improve the quality and continuity of care and support provided to clients diagnosed with cancer and haematology conditions across the continuum of care.
The CNC provides a pivotal contact point for continuity of care for people diagnosed with cancer and haematology conditions. The position provides authoritative clinical expert advice and supports and coordinates the patient’s care from diagnosis through treatment and surgery and discharge from hospital back to the community, and is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team throughout the patient’s journey.
The CNC adapts practice, providing advice, appropriate clinical interventions and consumer advocacy according to the specific and changing needs of individuals, taking into account their multiple health concerns and preferences for care. The CNC facilitates continuity of care between different phases of the cancer journey, care settings, care plans and providers.
The CNC works through Lead Clinicians and the Director Northern Cancer Service to:
- Provide a significant degree of autonomy and independent decision making to develop the service.
- Provide authoritative advice at oncology team meetings to support patient care specific to cancer care.
- Develop pathways protocols and guidelines in relation to cancer/haematology care consistent with the national framework.
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 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 2 June 2025 until 6 January 2026.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $114,851 - $121,886 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 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013
*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:
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Relevant post graduate qualifications in cancer care coordination/nursing.
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Current Driver’s Licence.
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
Name: Andrea Hicks
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)
Phone number: (03) 6478 5371
Email address: andrea.hicks@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.