The Team
The Tasmanian Paediatric Rehabilitation Team is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and provides specialist rehabilitation services for children and young people across Tasmania. The multidisciplinary team includes medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff who work collaboratively to deliver coordinated, family-centred care.
The service provides inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient care, working closely with paediatric specialties, primary care providers, community services, schools and external agencies to ensure children and families receive integrated, high-quality rehabilitation support.
As part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, the team is committed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based practice, collaboration and innovation.
The Role
Join the Tasmanian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service and play a key leadership role in supporting children and young people requiring rehabilitation following illness, injury, surgery, or congenital neurodevelopmental disability. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver high-quality, family-centred care while contributing to service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives across Tasmania.
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide expert nursing leadership and rehabilitation care for children and young people across the continuum of care. You will coordinate assessments and referrals, support patients and families, provide specialist advice and education to healthcare professionals, and contribute to the development of clinical pathways, policies, and best-practice rehabilitation services. You will also lead quality improvement and research activities that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
You will need
- Strong experience in paediatric nursing and/or rehabilitation services, with the ability to support children, young people, and families with complex care needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to provide expert clinical advice within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, education, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and ongoing 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, part time, day worker position, working up to 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 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 pro rata 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 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.
- 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
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications, or working towards this, in a relevant area
- Experience in paediatrics and/or relevant rehabilitation setting
- Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the position features:
- Occasional intra/interstate travel is required
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 from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment 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.
Name: Michael Bourne
Position: A/Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone number: 0407 189 222
Email address: michael.bourne@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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