The Team
The Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) Liaison team sits within the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) at the Royal Hobart Hospital and supports safe, timely and well‑coordinated transitions between hospital and residential aged care. The team works closely with patients, families, inpatient units, multidisciplinary teams, GPs and private RACH providers to ensure older Tasmanians receive care in the most appropriate environment.
As part of the Department of Health, the team helps improve patient flow, strengthen discharge planning and build strong connections between acute and aged care services. We work collaboratively to reduce delays, support continuity of care and guide patients and families through the RACH pathway, contributing to better outcomes and a more connected health system for the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – RACH Liaison Nurse provides expert clinical leadership and coordination to support safe transfers between hospital and residential aged care. The role includes comprehensive assessment, care coordination and discharge planning to ensure patients’ needs are met in the right setting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist advice to clinicians, patients, families and RACH providers on transfer processes, care type changes, non‑acute fees and complex discharge needs.
- Building strong relationships with RACHs, GPs, inpatient teams and other stakeholders to support seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Educating hospital staff on RACH pathways, operational requirements and best‑practice transfer processes.
- Acting as a central point of contact between acute services and RACH providers, including during periods of high operational demand.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives, contributing to policy development and supporting evidence‑based models of care.
- Working autonomously within the IOC while collaborating with the broader interdisciplinary team to improve patient flow and system performance.
This role is essential in ensuring older Tasmanians experience safe, coordinated and compassionate transitions into residential aged care, supporting the Department’s commitment to high‑quality, person‑centred care.
You will need:
- Evidence of well-developed clinical management and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a versatile, flexible service which enables care needs to be met in the most appropriate environment.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) including mediation and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to manage effectively within a diverse health care environment.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills, highly developed reasoning/problem solving skills and apply principles of clinical risk management, quality improvement and evidence-based practice to the clinical setting and make independent and collaborative judgments.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Multiple, fixed term, full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period up to eighteen (18) months.
*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: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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 candidates:
- Professional development.
- 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification and/or recent extensive nursing experience relevant to the role.
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.
Applications Close: Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:55pm
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Matthew Bridges
Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre
0406 977 125
matt.bridges@ths.tas.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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