Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
Under the broad direction of the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, take a lead role in the development and promotion of efficient and effective patient blood management based on best practice principles. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will:
- Provide advanced patient blood management practice development, education and strategies, including providing patient blood management services, to patients and their carers, clients and health professionals.
- Ensure the principles of contemporary evidence-based patient blood management practice are integrated into nursing practice through the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of nursing projects in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Develop and implement clinical policy and guidelines with regard to National guidelines, legislated governance and National Clinical Standards.
- Function as a clinical specialist in a multi-disciplinary team working to promote safe, informed and appropriate use of blood components and blood products and optimisation of patient’s own blood.
- Lead, implement and promote practice change to all medical, nursing, scientific and other hospital staff.
- Promote and manage continuous improvement processes, including the review of clinical safety events related to patient blood management, and contribute to the development of action plans and evaluation.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
One fixed term part time, day worker position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing from 26 October 2026 until 14 January 2027, at the North West Regional Hospital.
One fixed term part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing from 26 October 2026 until 14 January 2027, at the Mersey Community Hospital.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicants.
Classification
Registered Nurse Grade 6
Salary
$118,297 - $125,543 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- 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:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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: Sue Robertson
Position: Acting Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone number: 0418 638 301
Email address: sue.robertson@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.