Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator - District Hospitals facilitates and supports the educational needs and development of the District Hospitals workforce. This involves:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities/programs to ensure they align with the educational plan and needs of the Agency and District Hospitals workforce.
• Promoting and facilitating the advancement of evidence-based practices within the clinical practice setting.
• Working within a practice development framework that fosters research, the implementation of evidence-based knowledge, person-centred and consumer directed care.
• Incorporating activities associated with transition programs, clinical practice placement programs and professional development programs in recognition of the requirements of the different clinical settings.
• Functioning effectively as a member of the clinical leadership team within the clinical practice setting.

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, shift worker (fully rotational), working 12 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date until 28 May 2026. 

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $114,851 - $121,886 per annum (pro rata) + 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:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
2. Current Driver’s Licence
3. Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. 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.

• 515292, 527327, 527328 CNE - District Hospitals G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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.

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: Bec Thorpe
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - King Island Hospital and Community Health Centre
Phone number: (03) 6440 7000
Email address: bec.thorpe@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.