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

The Role

• Provide an advanced level of professional clinical expertise in aged care management in both the inpatient and community settings.
• Provide advice and support to other members of the interdisciplinary teams; to ensure continuity of services for aged care clients with complex care coordination needs.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager and the interdisciplinary team in the promotion of the Hospital Aged Care Liaison Team, including developing and maintaining strong communication links with the Health Care Professionals within the Health Care Service and with community-based service providers and other key groups and consumers regarding supporting the needs of clients, their families and carers.
• Provide leadership in contemporary nursing practice promoting a professional focus and environment conducive to innovation and change.
• Utilise evidence-based practice in the development, implementation and evaluation of models of care to improve aged care services
• Consult with the health care team and contribute to recommendations in relation to planning, implementing and evaluating client care including the development of policies and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Identify and develop internal and external educational programs to facilitate the provision of care for older people in the most appropriate setting.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

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 position, working 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 19 December 2025.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification
2. 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.

Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - HALT G6 (June 2025).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.

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: Michelle Compagne 
Position: Acting Nursing Unit Manger HALT & TCP
Phone number: 67778119
Email address: michelle.compagne@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.