Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
Clinical Nurse Consultant – Fixed-Term
Tasmanian Health Service – West Coast District Hospital
In Tasmania, we cherish quality over quantity. We embrace the unique and strive for excellence with quiet confidence, passion, and determination. Here, we pursue the extraordinary.
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant on the West Coast, your work will have a tangible impact every day. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to a close-knit community while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in a stunning, remote area. Our isolation fosters a culture of innovation and deep human connection, blending timeless values with a vision for the future. You will be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from dramatic coastlines to pristine National Parks. Whether your interests lie in mountain biking, hiking, or delving into the area's rich history, the West Coast has something exceptional to offer.
At West Coast District Hospital, professionals from various healthcare backgrounds unite to serve the communities of Queenstown and beyond. Here, we encourage you to be your true self, follow your passions, and bring your distinctive qualities to our team. Join us and be part of a place where your work truly matters, and your contributions make a lasting difference.
The Role: An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic clinical leader to join the West Coast District Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Consultant for 6 months. In this pivotal role, you will provide clinical leadership and support in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager and Director of Nursing, focusing on coordinating top-notch nursing and support services for inpatients and emergency presentations. You will also spearhead the development, implementation, and evaluation of care improvement initiatives to ensure outstanding service delivery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for enhancing patient care in a rural health setting. Your role will involve fostering a culture of critical thinking, research, and continuous improvement. You will support the NUM in quality, and service delivery planning and drive innovative initiatives in quality safety programs and clinical practice standards.
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in building strong working relationships with staff and the community. Your ability to inspire, influence, and deliver clear messages will help ensure cohesive teamwork and high standards of care. Ideally, you will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and have experience in Emergency Nursing.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality nursing care and embody our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), we would love to hear from you.
West Coast District Hospital serves Queenstown and the surrounding communities, offering a diverse range of health services including Emergency First Response, inpatient ward, and a Residential Aged Care Facility, supported by visiting services such as Radiology, Diabetic Clinics, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. Our comprehensive community services include Community Nursing, Home Help/Personal Care, and Home Maintenance. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.
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, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date for a period of six months.
Accommodation will be provided to the appointed applicant/s
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the appointed applicant/s
Classification:
Salary $114,851 - $121,886 per annum + 12% 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:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, 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
Name: Amanda Coulson
Position: Director of Nursing - West Coast
Phone number: (03) 6495 1541
Email address: amanda.coulson@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.