Join our compassionate team as a Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care, where you'll make a meaningful difference in how we support patients and families during life's most challenging moments. This fixed-term, full-time role offers the chance to shape palliative care education across our North West hospitals network.
You'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals, developing and delivering education programs that enhance the quality of end-of-life care. This position combines clinical expertise with teaching skills to build capability and confidence among nursing staff in palliative care practices.
What You'll Do
- Design and facilitate palliative care education sessions for nursing staff
- Support clinical teams in implementing best-practice palliative care approaches
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Mentor and guide nurses in developing palliative care competencies
- Contribute to policy development and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide clinical support and consultation when needed
What We're Looking For
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Hold or working towards postgraduate qualification in palliative care (desirable)
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work sensitively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
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 full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join the team until 27 of March 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidate:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Driver's Licence.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in specialised palliative care management with experience working in the community setting.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent)
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Jacqueline Monsour
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: (03) 6477 7760
Email: jacqueline.monsour@ths.tas.gov.au
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