The Role:
Function as an advanced clinical practitioner providing direct care, advisory support, and educational services within the Operating Room Suite (ORS) of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Flow Manager will:
- Undertake a patient flow management role within the ORS, ensuring effective provision of care based on competency standards for the Advanced Registered Nurse. Service is managed within a multidisciplinary framework by coordinating clinical, management, education and nursing research related to the context of practice.
- Provide expert contemporary clinical advice and clinical leadership in nursing.
- Undertake a leadership role in ensuring that the clinical and support services meet quality and safety standards and are in accordance with Agency performance objectives and community expectations.
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of strong communication links within the hospital, and with consumers and other key groups to improve care for patients in the perioperative service.
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 26 hours per fortnight, commencing on the 14 August 2026 until 13 August 2027.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Classification:
Salary $118,297 - $125,543 per annum (pro rata) + 12% 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:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
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: Madeleine Postmus / Melissa Wilcox
Position: ORS Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6777 4373
Email address: orsnum@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.