The Team:
- The Endoscopy Unit is a specialised, high-functioning component of the Short Stay Suite, which sits within the broader Perioperative Precinct. While the Short Stay Suite encompasses Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA), Holding Bay, Same Day Discharge (SDD), a 19-bed Surgical Ward, and other perioperative services, the Endoscopy Unit operates as a state-of-the-art standalone suite dedicated to delivering advanced gastrointestinal diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- This fast-paced, high-turnover unit offers a dynamic clinical environment where nurses work closely with gastroenterologists, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, high-quality care. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of procedures including gastroscopies, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, and more, supporting both elective and emergency cases.
- Joining the Endoscopy Unit means becoming part of a team that values clinical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation in minimally invasive care. You will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes through expert nursing care, patient education, and procedural support.
The Role:
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant for Endoscopy Unit will provide advanced clinical leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the progression of strategic objectives for the Endoscopy Unit through the development and implementation of associated standards of practice, models of care, and relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Required to provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in patient safety and quality initiatives/activates and programs within the Endoscopy Unit and offer specialist advice, information, and consultation to staff to meet policy and regulatory requirements related to safety and quality including the Colonoscopy Care Standards.
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant will work with a significant degree of autonomy, responsible to the relevant NUM and will be accountable for the standard of nursing care and patient services across the Endoscopy Unit.
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 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (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 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 $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:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
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.
Alexandra Czeszek
A/Nurse Unit Manager - Short Stay Suite
(03) 6166 8155
rhh.numsss@ths.tas.gov.au
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