The Team
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Day Procedure Unit is a dynamic and fast-paced service providing high-quality care to patients across Northern Tasmania. As a key procedural area within LGH, the unit delivers a broad range of same-day services, including endoscopy, infusion therapies, radiology-supported interventions, specialist treatments, and a variety of medical procedures.
The Day Procedure Unit is the primary provider of endoscopy services for Northern Tasmania and delivers a diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), bronchoscopy, alongside a range of other medical and interventional procedures. Caring for patients from across Northern Tasmania, the unit works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
The Day Procedure Unit is committed to excellence in clinical practice, innovation, education, and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace that values professional development, teamwork, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for our patients, our workforce, and the broader Tasmanian community.
The Role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Endoscopy Services, you will provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and efficient endoscopy services at the Launceston General Hospital Day Procedure Unit. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate the care of complex endoscopy patients, support patient flow, contribute to service development, and provide clinical expertise to staff.
The CNC plays a key role in quality improvement, policy development, education and professional support, ensuring endoscopy services are delivered in accordance with contemporary evidence-based practice and relevant professional standards.
You will need
- Extensive experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing, with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support, mentor and influence multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to quality improvement, innovation, and the ongoing development of contemporary endoscopy services.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent part time, day worker, working 12 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.
*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 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 candidates
- 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.
- 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 a relevant post graduate qualification.
- Endorsed as an Australian Credentialed Gastroenterology Nurse with the Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia.
- 5 years full-time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full-time equivalent experience in the field of gastroenterology or endoscopy.
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
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Rebecca Hurst
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6777 8723
Email address: dpunum@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).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.