The Role:

• Initially supported and trained by our current Stomal Therapist CNC - we can provide training on the job (if not already certified)! 
• Functions as a clinical practitioner within Stomal Therapy and wound care services providing direct care, advisory, support and educational services within the Northwest Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), and as required, to external health care providers.
• The role will provide expert clinical advice and clinical leadership in ostomy management, stomal therapy and wound care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

What we are looking for: 

• Someone looking for a new career opportunity!
• Someone willing to undertake a post graduate certificate (financially supported for the right applicant!) 
• A Registered Nurse, who is patient focussed and has the flexibility to offer a regional stomal and wound service to the patients of the Northwest.

The Team:

• This service assists inpatients and outpatients at the NWRH and the MCH
• You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing exemplary care.
• You will be well supported throughout your training journey (if not already certified) 

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 position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing from 25 November 2024. 

Note: The position has an increase of additional fixed term, day worker hours at 24 hours per fortnight available until August 2025. 

*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: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

Allowances: 

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. 

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• •  Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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: 502294, 529287 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Stomal Therapy,Wound Care G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Alli Coull
Position: NUM Ambulatory Care, NWRH
Phone number: 64936299
Email address: allison.coull@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

One Health Podcast - Spotify 

One Health Podcast - Apple 

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

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.