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

The Role

• Effectively manage the patient flow of Midwifery Group Practice in collaboration with the Inter-professional Team.
• Ensures the maintenance of effective communication channels between internal and external customers including assessment, admission and discharge for Ward/Unit patients.
• Provide a high level of knowledge and skill in Ward/Unit nursing and act as a clinical resource person to provide expert clinical advice, recommendations in the selection and utilisation of resources/research within the Ward/Unit.
• Assist and support the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Educator in developing a strong professional environment with contemporary leadership and management skills.
• Identify and implement Safety and Quality processes in consultation with the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Clinical Nurse Educator.
• Interpret and implement clinical and/or educational policies, processes and guidelines to ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care.
• 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, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 6 June 2026.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Classification: 

Salary $109,767 - $115,813 pro rata per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging - paid under the Tasmanian Industrial Midwifery Caseload Agreement

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania 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 Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant postgraduate qualification

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.

• 504579 Clinical Coordinator - Midwifery Group Practice G5 (July 2023) WWCR.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: Jennifer Pople
Position: (03) 6777 8948
Phone number: Nurse Unit Manager
Email address: jennifer.pople@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.