Clinical Nurse Consultant – West Coast District Hospital
Location: Queenstown, Tasmania
Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level in one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking and rewarding regions?
The West Coast District Hospital is located in the mountainous Queenstown, the heart of Tasmania’s West Coast. A town of striking landscapes, rich mining heritage, and a resilient, welcoming community. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and steeped in history, Queenstown offers a lifestyle that blends adventure and tranquillity.
From the iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway to the panoramic views at Spion Kop Lookout, Queenstown is full of character. Whether you’re exploring heritage architecture, hiking rugged trails, or enjoying the slower pace of life, living here feels like a working holiday every day, while connecting with the local community and giving back to residents that call Queenstown home.
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The Role:
As Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) at West Coast District Hospital, you will provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy across inpatient and emergency services. This role is pivotal in supporting safe, high-quality care and driving continuous improvement in clinical practice.
Within a safety and quality framework and in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Director of Nursing – West Coast (DON), you will:
- Deliver advanced clinical expertise and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and service delivery.
- Support the development and implementation of clinical standards, protocols, and quality improvement strategies.
- Act as a resource and mentor for staff, promoting evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
You will need:
- Advanced Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in rural health nursing, contemporary nursing issues and the coordination of nursing practice, together with a demonstrated commitment to the understanding of primary health care principles and practice and the ability to apply these requirements in a leadership role within a rural health emergency and inpatient setting.
- Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead clinical initiatives, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning and service development.
- Quality & Safety Focus: Experience in implementing and evaluating clinical governance frameworks, quality improvement programs, and risk management strategies.
- Collaboration & Communication: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders in improving care outcomes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker, position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $114,851 to $121,886 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 up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Regional Allowance
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,797per annum
- 10% remote allowance
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Access to EAP for you and your family.
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, 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.
*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.
Amanda Coulson
Director of Nursing - West Coast
phsnw.nd@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
At the Department of Health, our values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people living with disability.
Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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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.
